The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 20,600

€ 23,100

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 width and height, but the A3 1.6 is 1.4 inches shorter.
A3 1.6
A3 1.4 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6
A3 1.4 TFSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.11 %

General
A3 1.6
A3 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.6
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
CAXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6
101 hp
123 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.6
A3 1.4 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 1.6
31 mpg
42 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 1.6
450 mi
610 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
106.1 kWh
A3 1.6
144 kWh
106.1 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6
A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft