The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 23,400
€ 28,400
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
103.8
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.05 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
128 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI
50 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
609 mi
A3 1.9 TDI
727 mi
609 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
96.6 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
