The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.4 TFSI cod is 0 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
101.5
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.38 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)

General

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.45 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
42 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
665 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
665 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
115.2 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft