The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 22,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 TDI is 0.2 inches longer.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
101.5
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.82 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)

General

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
CAXC
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
123 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

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

538 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.64 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
24.64 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
37 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
542 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
542 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
119.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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