The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI (18 - ..) A3 Sedan 30 TDI
€ 27,400
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16) A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
€ 31,700
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 30 TDI is 0.1 inches longer.
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI (18 - ..)
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 30 TDI (18 - ..)
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 30 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.17 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16)

General

A3 Sedan 30 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 30 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DGTE
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
114 hp
123 hp
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sedan 30 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 30 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
26.59 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sedan 30 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
53 mpg
45 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
598 mi
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
706 mi
598 mi
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 30 TDI
90.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sedan 30 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data