The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 21,400
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.6 TDI is 0 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.13 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

General

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

Engine

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
123 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
40 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
579 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
579 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
111.8 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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