The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 28,900

€ 27,200

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
56.1
70
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
102.4
167
101.5
168.7
167 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.15 %

General
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
39 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft









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