The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 22,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08) A3 Sportback 1.6
€ 28,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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. The A3 Sportback 1.6 is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
168.7 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.1 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
123 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

600 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6
29.9 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
31 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
609 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6
444 mi
609 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
96.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
145.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.6
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
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft