The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
167 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
18 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
168 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
37 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
583 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
583 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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