The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 28,900
€ 25,900
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.8 TFSI.
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.8 TFSI
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
165.9
167 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.8 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.23 %
General
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.8 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
31 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
455 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
455 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 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
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
