The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

€ 28,400
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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. The A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
169
169.7 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.14 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

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23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
23.3 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
46 mpg
55 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
795 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
609 mi
795 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
88.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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