The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 23,100

€ 26,800

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.4 TFSI is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
103.8
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.6 %

General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
24.11 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
661 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
89 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
89 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft