The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70
77.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
166.8 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.97 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.92 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
56 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
814 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
814 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
86.4 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
86.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft