The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 25,800

€ 22,300

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 ultra is 0.1 cm shorter and 1.2 cm wider.
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.4 TFSI
1421
1777
1966
1421
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2601
4237
2578
4238
4237 mm
Length
4238 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.4 TFSI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.76 %

General
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.4 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 bhp
123 bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
250 NM
200 NM
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.4 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI
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11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.81 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
11.85 kg/bhp
10.81 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
83 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
72 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
914 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
600 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
108 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
108 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L