The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)

€ 25,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 TDI DPF is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
101.5
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
169 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.81 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
120 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
22.93 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
44 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
586 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
586 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
100.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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