The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 24,000
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 23,000
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 height, but the A3 1.4 TFSI cod is 0.1 cm shorter and 1.2 cm wider.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
1777
1966
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
2601
4237
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
2578
4238
4237 mm
Length
4238 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
85 kg
6.27 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 bhp
89 bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
250 NM
230 NM
A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

179 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

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9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.22 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
9.2 kg/bhp
15.22 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
64 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
60 mpg
64 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
777 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
90.4 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L