The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 26,900
€ 25,700
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
103.8
169.7
167 in
Length
169.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.48 %
General
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
62 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
818 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
818 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
78.2 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 1.6 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
