The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 22,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 27,800
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 1.8 TFSI is 0.2 inches longer.
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 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 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 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 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.73 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)

General

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
123 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.64 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
24.64 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
37 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
542 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
542 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft