The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 24,500

€ 25,900

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 cod
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
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 cod
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %

General
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CPTA
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
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
138 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
661 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
89 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
89 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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