The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 28,600
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 2.0 TDI is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
166.8 in
Length
167 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.16 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
133 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
47 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
621 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
94.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft