The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
€ 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 1.1 cm shorter.
A3 1.6
A3 1.4 TFSI
1421
1765
1957
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4203
2578
4214
4203 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6
A3 1.4 TFSI
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.21 %
General
A3 1.6
A3 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.6
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
CAXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6
101 bhp
123 bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6
148 NM
200 NM
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
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 kg/bhp
A3 1.6
13.17 kg/bhp
11.06 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
A3 1.6
37 mpg
49 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
589 mi
A3 1.6
450 mi
589 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).
109.9 kWh
A3 1.6
144 kWh
109.9 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6
A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
