The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 22,800

€ 29,700

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.9 TDI DPF is 3.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
103.8
169.7
165.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.37 %

General
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.51 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
19.51 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
49 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
647 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
647 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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