The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
€ 26,900

€ 28,600

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra and the A3 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 4237 mm long, 1777 mm wide and 1421 mm tall.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI
1421
1777
1966
1421
1777
1966
1777 mm
Width
1777 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2601
4237
2601
4237
4237 mm
Length
4237 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
11.5 %

General
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
148 bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
320 NM
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.7 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.58 kg/bhp
9.7 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
60 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
60 mpg
60 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
661 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
661 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
96.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
325 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L