The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 22,300
€ 26,600
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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. The A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.2 TFSI.
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.2 TFSI
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
102.4
166.8
169 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.2 TFSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.47 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.2 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
108 hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.2 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.2 TFSI
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24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
47 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
621 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
94.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
113.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
