The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 29,900
€ 31,200
€ 29,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.6 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.3 inches narrower.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
56.1
70
77.4
56.1
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
102.4
167
103.8
169.8
167 in
Length
169.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.13 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
8V
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
DBKA
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 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
60 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
47 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
53 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
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
80.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
164 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
