The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 0.2 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.8 TFSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 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 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
167 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.8 TFSI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.77 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

General

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
178 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.8 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
40 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
526 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
111.8 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.8 TFSI
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