The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 21,600

€ 28,900

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.6 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
A3 1.6
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.9
102.4
167
165.9 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.75 %

General
A3 1.6
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.6
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
DADA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 1.6
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 1.6
31 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
634 mi
A3 1.6
444 mi
634 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
92.9 kWh
A3 1.6
145.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft