The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 26,900
€ 24,800
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.5 TFSI cod is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 2.0 TDI.
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
101.5
165.5
167 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.77 %
General
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
600 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
