The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 S tronic (17 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (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 S tronic (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.19 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
471 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
471 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
125 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 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
9.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft