The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
€ 28,900

€ 30,800

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 30 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 30 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.21 %

General
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 30 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 30 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
DGTE
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
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
114 hp
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 Sportback 30 TDI
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
52 mpg
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
690 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
690 mi
A3 Sportback 30 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).
92.5 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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