The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 23,100
€ 32,800
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 30 TDI.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.9
103.8
169.8
165.9 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.8 %
General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
8P
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 Sportback 30 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
DGTE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
114 hp
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
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24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.78 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
26.78 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
59 mpg
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
777 mi
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
