The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 23,400
€ 24,000
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 1.9 TDI 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 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CAXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
123 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
645 mi
A3 1.9 TDI
727 mi
645 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
100.4 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI
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
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
