The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 27,400
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16) A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 Sedan 1.6 TDI is 0.1 inches longer.
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70.7
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.7 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
175.5 in
Length
175.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.79 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16)

General

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
123 hp
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI

Performance

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

489 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
45 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
55 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
598 mi
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
598 mi
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
98.5 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data