The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 27,800

€ 26,900

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1421
1765
1957
1424
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1424 mm
2578
4214
2602
4241
4214 mm
Length
4241 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1275 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
12.07 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
148 bhp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
250 NM
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
8.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.63 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
56 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
583 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
621 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
94.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
560 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L