The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 32,800
€ 22,300
€ 32,800
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
The A3 2.0 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.4 TFSI.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
101.5
166.9
167 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
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.3 %
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
DBGA, DEJA, 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
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
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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
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
600 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
108 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
108 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 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
