The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 26,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.67 %
General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
22.41 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
55 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
795 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
795 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
88.5 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 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
