The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 27,500

€ 29,100

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg

Weight Difference:
270 kg
17.53 %

General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
168 bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
350 NM
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.17 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
10.33 kg/bhp
9.17 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
621 mi
Range
665 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
665 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
302 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L