The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
€ 36,500
€ 21,400
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 3.2 is 3.1 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 3.2
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
169
101.5
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.4 TFSI
3583 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.84 %
General
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.4 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
123 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
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14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.93 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
14.51 lb/hp
23.93 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
38 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
551 mi
A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
551 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
117.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
