The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 31,400
€ 26,900
€ 31,400
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 3.2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
A3 3.2
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
167
165.5 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
18.78 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 3.2
22 mpg
47 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
16 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
352 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 3.2
352 mi
621 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
94.8 kWh
A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
