The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 29,300
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 width and height, but the A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI is 0.2 cm shorter.
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
1416
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
1796
1960
1416
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
1796
1960
1796 mm
Width
1796 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1416 mm
Height
1416 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
2637
4456
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
2637
4458
4456 mm
Length
4458 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
1310 kg
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
4.03 %
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
108 bhp
A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
250 NM
A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
10.65 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
74 mpg
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
74 mpg
A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
66 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
818 mi
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
818 mi
A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
78.2 kWh
A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
101 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
425 L
Boot Capacity
425 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data