Audi A3 2013 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (Sportback 8VA)

Audi A3 2013 1.4 petrol description

Hatchback Audi A3 2013 Sportback 1.4 TFSI has been produced from January, 2013 to December, 2016. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 122 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 200 Nm (Newton metres) on 1400 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and KKK K03 turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 240 up to 410 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel  ...  This Audi A3 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.6 litres.

Audi A3 2013 Sportback 1.4 TFSI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Audi A3 2013 Sportback 1.4 TFSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 203 km/h.

Audi A3 2013 Sportback 1.4 TFSI fuel consumption is 5.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (18.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 6.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 940 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1080 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 6.4 litres per 100 km, which is 21% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A3 fuel consumption.

Audi A3 safety

During safety testing Audi A3 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Audi A3 is evaluated with very good rate 89 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 81 from 100, for pedestrian protection Audi A3 got 68 points from 100.
Audi A3 safety equipment has been rated as good - 73 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Audi A3 version with automatic gearbox (Audi A3 2013 Sportback 1.4 TFSI AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 5.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 6.6 litres per 100 km.
Audi A3 1.4 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Audi A3 2013

Audi A3 2013 Sportback 1.4 TFSI technical data

Model: Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2013. January ... 2016. December 
Engine: 1395 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 123 g/km
Power: 122 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 200 NM ON 1400 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 203 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.3 (combined) 6.6 (urban) 4.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100km (36.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres (13.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.31m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 380 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1220 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1765 kg

Audi A3 2013 Sportback 1.4 TFSI engine CAXA

Engine reliability and common problems:

The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common.
Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 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 1390 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 76.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 75.6 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Fuel system Injection
Audi A3 2013 Sportback 1.4 TFSI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.6 litres (3.8 quarts) More service info
Power 122 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 200 NM ON 1400 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 2006
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Golf Skoda Octavia Skoda Yeti and 8 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 hatchback [2013 - 2016] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A3 2014 1.2 TFSI Jan 2014 — Dec 2016

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.2 Petrol 105 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2014 1.2 TFSI Jan 2014 — Dec 2016 1.2 Petrol 105 HP 4.9 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2014 1.2 TFSI Jan 2014 — Dec 2016

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.2 Petrol 110 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2013 Sportback 1.4 TFSI 1.4 Petrol 122 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2013 Sportback 1.4 TFSI 1.4 Petrol 122 HP 5.0 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2013 1.4 TFSI Jan 2013 — Dec 2014 1.4 Petrol 140 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2013 1.4 TFSI COD Jan 2013 — Dec 2014

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 140 HP 4.7 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2014 1.4 TFSI COD ultra Jan 2014 — Dec 2016

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 150 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2014 1.4 TFSI COD ultra Jan 2014 — Dec 2016

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 150 HP 4.7 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2014 e-tron 1.4 TFSI Jan 2014 — Dec 2016 1.4 Hybrid 150 HP 1.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2013 Sportback 1.6 TDI Jan 2013 — Dec 2014

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 105 HP 3.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2013 1.6 TDI Jan 2013 — Dec 2014 1.6 Diesel 105 HP 3.9 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2013 1.6 TDI ultra Jan 2013 — Dec 2015

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.6 Diesel 110 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2014 1.6 TDI Jan 2014 — Dec 2016

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 110 HP 3.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2014 1.6 TDI Jan 2014 — Dec 2016 1.6 Diesel 110 HP 3.9 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2013 1.8 TFSI 1.8 Petrol 180 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2013 Sportback 1.8 TFSI 1.8 Petrol 180 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2013 1.8 TFSI 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds

1.8 Petrol 180 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2013 Sportback 2.0 TDI Jan 2013 — Dec 2014 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2013 2.0 TDI 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.1 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2013 2.0 TDI 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2013 2.0 TDI 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2014 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2014 2.0 TDI Jan 2014 — Dec 2016

Most powerfull diesel version (184 HP)

2.0 Diesel 184 HP 4.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2014 2.0 TDI 4x4 Jan 2014 — Dec 2016

Most powerfull diesel version (184 HP)

2.0 Diesel 184 HP 4.7 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2013 reviews
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