The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 23,100
€ 28,800
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
166.9
103.8
169.8
166.9 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CAXC
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
24.11 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
60 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
797 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
797 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
