The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 25,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 24,000
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
169 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.97 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

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

535 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
661 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
89 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
89 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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