The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The A3 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 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 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
166.8 in
Length
169.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.07 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

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

384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
609 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
609 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
96.6 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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