The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 25,700
€ 25,600
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
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
101.5
168.7
103.8
169.7
168.7 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.46 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 hp
120 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
21.16 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
47 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
422 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
94.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
153.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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















