The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 22,800
€ 28,200
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 1.4 TFSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
70
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
169
166.8 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.8 %
General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
168 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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22.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
22.97 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
727 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
727 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
