The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 28,900
€ 32,800
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 1.5 TFSI cod and the A3 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 167 inches long, 70 inches wide and 56.1 inches tall.
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
56.1
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.1 in
102.4
167
102.4
167
167 in
Length
167 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %
General
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
55 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
723 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
723 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
