The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 26,700
€ 22,800
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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. 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.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
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
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.67 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
45 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
598 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
598 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
98.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
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
