The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
€ 25,800

€ 28,500

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.9
103.8
169.8
165.9 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.79 %

General
A3 2.0 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.57 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
661 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
89 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
89 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 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