The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 24,800
€ 28,400
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter and 0.3 inches narrower.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
103.8
169.7
166.8 in
Length
169.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.38 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
609 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
609 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
