The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 26,700

€ 28,900

€ 26,700
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 1.8 TFSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
166.9
102.4
167
166.9 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %

General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 ultra
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
49 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
647 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
647 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
90.9 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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