The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 25,600

€ 27,900

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 1.4 TFSI is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
70
77.4
56.1
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
102.4
166.8
102.4
167
166.8 in
Length
167 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.57 %

General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
108 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
22.41 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
60 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
797 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
797 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
80.3 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft