The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 23,900
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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. The A3 1.4 TFSI is 5.5 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1421
1777
1966
1423
1765
1995
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
2601
4237
2578
4292
4237 mm
Length
4292 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.96 %
General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
89 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
230 NM
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
10.33 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
64 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
64 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
777 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
90.4 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
