The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 2.9 inches shorter and 0.3 inches narrower.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
166.8 in
Length
169.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.75 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
62 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
818 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
818 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
78.2 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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