The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 22,800
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 DPF is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
165.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.67 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)

General

A3 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
120 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.57 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
45 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
598 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
598 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
98.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 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