The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 32,500

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.3 inches narrower.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.1 in
102.4
167
103.8
169.8
167 in
Length
169.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.23 %

General
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
55 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
723 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
723 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft