The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 24,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 24,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod is 2.9 inches longer and 0.3 inches wider.
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
169.7 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.38 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
104 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
20.77 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
49 mpg
62 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
818 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
818 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft