The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 24,700

€ 22,600

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 is 0 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.47 %

General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6
8V
Generation
8P
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
101 hp
A3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 1.6
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 1.6
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22.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
22.97 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
35 mpg
A3 1.6
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
634 mi
510 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
127 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
92.9 kWh
127 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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