The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 32,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.5 TFSI cod is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.3 inches narrower.
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
70
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
167 in
Length
169.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.87 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
DDYA
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
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
114 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
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
59 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
777 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
82.2 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 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