The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 25,600
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 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 0.9 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
165.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.77 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 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 DPF
104 hp
123 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
44 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft