The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 33,000
€ 29,700
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 3.2 is 3.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
103.8
169.7
165.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.55 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.51 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
19.51 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
49 mpg
A3 3.2
22 mpg
49 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
16 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
355 mi
Range
647 mi
A3 3.2
355 mi
647 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
198.9 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 3.2
198.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
