The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 31,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200

ⓘ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 S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
77
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (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 S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (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
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.35 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
29.14 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
47 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
52 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
94.8 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 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