The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 width, but the A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 0.2 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 1.6 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
167 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.91 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
DBKA
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
108 hp
A3 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 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
59 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
777 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
82.2 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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