The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
€ 23,100
€ 30,800
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 1.4 TFSI is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.98 %
General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
197 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.29 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
17.29 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
26 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
419 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
419 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
168.7 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
