The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 35,600

€ 24,900

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 2.0 TDI is 2.9 inches shorter and 0.3 inches narrower.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
103.8
169.7
166.8 in
Length
169.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.57 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
143 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
49 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
43 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
647 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
647 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 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