The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 22,300
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (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 quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (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
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.3 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
600 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
108 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
108 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 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
1080 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft