The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 38,300
€ 24,700
€ 38,300
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 A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 1.4 TFSI.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.8
102.4
166.8
169.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.66 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 hp
120 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
18.27 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
634 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
634 mi
634 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
