Audi adds the 1.4L TFSI engine to the A3 lineup
For the 2008 model year Audi is adding the Volkswagen's 1.4L TFSI engine to the A3 lineup. This is the first application of the smaller TFSI engines in an Audi vehicle. The A3 is getting the 125hp variant with direct injection and turbocharging. The TFSI A3 will be available starting in September from €21,350 and is rated at 36mpg (US).
[Source: Audi]
Efficiency and performance
New 1.4 TFSI engine in the Audi A3
A new, ultra-modern four-cylinder TFSI engine with a displacement of 1.4 litres and turbocharger can now be ordered for the Audi A3 and A3 Sportback. The 1.4 TFSI engine delivers 92 kW (125 bhp) at 5,000 rpm. Its maximum torque of 200 Nm is available across an unusually wide speed range of 1,500 to 4,000 rpm.
Audi's engineers have long been demonstrating the effectiveness of FSI technology in combination with turbocharging both on the world's racetracks and on the road. The prime example of this is the "Engine of the Year" award with which a jury of experts crowned the 2.0 TFSI in 2007 for the third time in succession.
This concept is being consistently used once again for the new 1.4 TFSI in order to combine optimal levels of efficiency and performance. Six-hole injectors guarantee highly homogeneous mixture preparation and extremely efficient combustion. The reduction of pollutants is also aided effectively in this way.
The integrated turbocharger and modified exhaust valve timing ensure optimised responsiveness and help torque to build up even more smoothly. 80 percent of the maximum torque of 200 Nm is available from 1,250 rpm, just above idle speed. The 1.4 TFSI at the same time sets new standards in its class in terms of acoustics. The new high-tech unit from Audi can be ordered for the A3 and A3 Sportback in combination with a six-speed manual gearbox.
With a top speed of 203 km/h and acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds for the three-door A3, the 1.4 TFSI ensures supreme performance. Its average fuel consumption is just 6.5 litres of premium-grade fuel per 100 km.
The basic price of the A3 1.4 TFSI Attraction is 21,350 euros. The first vehicles will be available in September 2007
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
SuperQ 6:34PM (7/22/2007)
Yet another option not available in the US. *sigh*
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A.Brien 9:57AM (7/23/2007)
That's a very impressive engine, 1.4 liters for 125 h.p. In the late 1970 i was having 80 h.p for a 2 liters engine and 24 mi/gal.
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Don 2:20PM (7/23/2007)
I'm not sure why they even tell us about these engines...as far as the US is concerned, it's mystery tech.
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sarah 5:26PM (7/26/2007)
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George 4:16PM (11/06/2007)
Just borrowed one for a test drive here in the UK and totally blown away. This is one sweet engine. With fuel consumption approaching diesel standards, it's great. And it's ultra quiet - I have twice had to look at the rev counter when stopped at the lights, just to confirm the engine had not stalled! All the torque you need is available well down the rev range making overtaking at any speeds easy. Push your foot down hard and it revs freely and the engine note sounds like real race tuned gem.
Nice one Audi - I gotta get me one of these!
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