The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 25,000

€ 24,000

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 0 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.26 %

General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
138 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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18.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
18.91 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
661 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
125 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).
89 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
89 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 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









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