The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 24,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.6 FSI is 0.2 inches shorter.
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
56
69.5
78.5
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56 in
Height
56 in
101.5
168.7
101.5
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.24 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
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 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 hp
123 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
25.91 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
43 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
518 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
104.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
