The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 35,500

€ 24,900

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 3.2 is 7.2 cm shorter and 2 cm narrower.
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
1421
1765
1957
1421
1785
1966
1765 mm
Width
1785 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4238
2636
4310
4238 mm
Length
4310 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg

Weight Difference:
285 kg
17.98 %

General
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 3.2
247 bhp
138 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 3.2
320 NM
250 NM
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
6.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 kg/bhp
A3 3.2
6.42 kg/bhp
9.42 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A3 3.2
30 mpg
59 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
396 mi
Range
647 mi
A3 3.2
396 mi
647 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
90.9 kWh
A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L