The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 25,400
€ 24,700
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF is 1.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.4 TFSI.
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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
168.7
102.4
166.8
168.7 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.9 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
120 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
30.42 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
634 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
634 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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
