The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

€ 24,100
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 29,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
166.9 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.68 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

General

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
609 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
609 mi
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
96.6 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft