The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 22,800

€ 25,600

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 height, but the A3 1.9 TDI DPF is 2.3 cm shorter and 1.2 cm narrower.
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
1421
1765
1957
1421
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4214
2601
4237
4214 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1735 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.76 %

General
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
123 bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
200 NM
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.17 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58 mpg
53 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
697 mi
Range
586 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
586 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 DPF
100.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L