The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 1.5 TFSI cod is 2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
56
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
102.4
167
101.5
169
167 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.81 %
General
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
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 manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.93 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
22.93 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
670 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
670 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
104.9 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
