The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 24,000
€ 23,900
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 width, but the A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 3.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 FSI
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
168.7
101.5
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 FSI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAXC
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 FSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 FSI
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25.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
25.09 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
31 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
444 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
444 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
