The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 28,800

€ 26,400

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 ultra is 2.3 cm longer and 1.2 cm wider.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1421
1777
1966
1421
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2601
4237
2578
4214
4237 mm
Length
4214 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
11.42 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
138 bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

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

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.65 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
60 mpg
50 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
610 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 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