The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI (04 - 06) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 22,300
€ 24,100
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI is 1.9 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 1.4 TFSI
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
168.7
101.5
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 1.4 TFSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.31 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 hp
123 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 1.4 TFSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
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20.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
20.7 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
33 mpg
41 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
475 mi
600 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
108 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
136.5 kWh
108 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
