The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 26,900

€ 24,500

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 0.3 cm taller than the A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1424
1777
1966
1421
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1424 mm
Height
1421 mm
2602
4241
2578
4214
4241 mm
Length
4214 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.6 %

General
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
104 bhp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
250 NM
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

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

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.61 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
61 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
675 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
675 mi
610 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
115.2 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
87.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L