The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 24,700
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A3 1.4 TFSI and the A3 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 166.8 inches long, 70 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
166.8 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.65 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
108 hp
A3 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 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.05 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
22.97 lb/hp
27.05 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
59 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
634 mi
777 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
92.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft