The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 23,000
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 24,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.6 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.05 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYB
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
49 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
647 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
647 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
90.9 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft