The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,000
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12) A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 31,700
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 2.0 TDI is 0 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.46 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
123 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
16.62 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
44 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
46 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
645 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
645 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft