The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
€ 26,900
€ 21,400
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 1.8 TFSI and the A3 1.4 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 1.8 TFSI
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
166.9
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.98 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
123 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
40 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
579 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
579 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
111.8 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
