Audi A3 2016 1.4 TFSI (8V)

Audi A3 2016 1.4 petrol description

Sedan Audi A3 2016 1.4 TFSI has been produced from January, 2016 to January, 2020. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 250 Nm (Newton metres) on 1400 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and IHI RHF3 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 230 000 to 390 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Audi A3 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.8 litres.

Audi A3 2016 1.4 TFSI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Audi A3 2016 1.4 TFSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 224 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Audi A3 2016 1.4 TFSI in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 5 litres per 100km (20 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Audi A3 2016 - 2020 version, city fuel economy - 6.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1000 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1160 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 6.9 litres per 100 km, which is 38% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A3 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Audi A3 version with manual gearbox (Audi A3 2016 1.4 TFSI MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 5.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 6.6 litres per 100 km.
Audi A3 2016

Audi A3 2016 1.4 TFSI technical data

Model: Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2016. January ... 2020. January 
Engine: 1395 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 150 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 250 NM ON 1400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 224 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.0 (combined) 6.1 (urban) 4.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.9 l/100km (34.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres (13.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.46m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 425 litres
Trunk max capacity: 880 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1795 kg

Audi A3 2016 1.4 TFSI engine CZEA

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 230,000 to 390,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1395 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 74.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Audi A3 2016 1.4 TFSI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.8 litres (4 quarts)
Coolant capacity 10 litres (10.6 quarts)
Power 150 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 250 NM ON 1400 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 2014
Duration of production 10 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2017 onwards.

Engine also used on Volkswagen Passat Skoda Superb Seat Leon Audi Q3 and 3 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Audi A3 sedan [2016 - 2020] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A3 2016 1.0 TFSI Jan 2016 — Dec 2018 1.0 Petrol 115 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2016 1.0 TFSI Jan 2016 — Dec 2018 1.0 Petrol 115 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2018 1.0 30 TFSI Jan 2018 — Dec 2020

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.0 Petrol 116 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2018 1.0 30 TFSI Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 1.0 Petrol 116 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2016 1.4 TFSI Jan 2016 — Jan 2020

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 150 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2016 1.4 TFSI Jan 2016 — Jan 2020

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 150 HP 5.0 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2017 1.5 TFSI Jan 2017 — Dec 2018 1.5 Petrol 150 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2018 1.5 35 TFSI Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 1.5 Petrol 150 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2017 1.5 TFSI Jan 2017 — Dec 2018 1.5 Petrol 150 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2018 1.5 35 TFSI Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 1.5 Petrol 150 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2016 1.6 TDI Jan 2016 — Dec 2018 1.6 Diesel 110 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2016 1.6 TDI Jan 2016 — Dec 2018

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.6 Diesel 110 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2018 1.6 30 TDI Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 1.6 Diesel 116 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2018 1.6 30 TDI Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 1.6 Diesel 116 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2016 2.0 TFSI Jan 2016 — Dec 2018 2.0 Petrol 190 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2016 2.0 TFSI Jan 2016 — Jan 2020 2.0 Petrol 190 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2016 2.0 TFSI quattro 4x4 Jan 2016 — Jan 2020

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds

2.0 Petrol 190 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Audi A3 2016 2.0 TDI Jan 2016 — Dec 2018 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2016 2.0 TDI Jan 2016 — Dec 2018 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Automatic (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2018 2.0 35 TDI Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2016 2.0 TDI 4x4 Jan 2016 — Dec 2018 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2016 2.0 TDI 4x4 Jan 2016 — Dec 2018

Most powerfull diesel version (184 HP)

2.0 Diesel 184 HP - Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2016 reviews
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