Audi add a new 1.4 TFSI engine to the A3 model range

Audi is updating the engine range of the A3 model range with the addition of a new 1.4 TFSI engine, which develops 110 kW (150 hp). What is great about this engine, though, is the fuel consumption of just 4.7 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (50.0 US mpg) over the combined cycle or an equivalent of 109 g/km (175.4 g/mi) of CO2 emissions .

Still the A3 with the new 1.4 TFSI only needs 8.1 seconds to reach the speed of 100 km/h (62.1 mph) from standstill and keeps accelerating up until its top speed of 220 km/h (136.7 mph) – pretty impressive from a small engine of 1.4 litres of displacement, without any hybrid technology or active aerodynamic systems. The only fuel saving technology offered is Audi’s cylinder on demand technology and a choice of either a six speed manual gearbox or the familiar 7‑speed S-Tronic.
The new engine is available in all A3 models, namely the three‑door hatch, the five‑door Sportback, the Sedan and the Cabriolet. Finally, for maximum fuel efficiency there is the 1.6 TDI engine already available within the A3 range. With 81 kW (110 hp) it consumes just 3.3 liters of diesel fuel per 100 kilometers (71.3 US mpg) and emits only 88 grams of CO2 per kilometer (141.6 g/mi).