The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
€ 28,700

€ 34,600

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 and height, but the A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 0.1 inches shorter.
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
55.7
70.7
77.2
55.7
70.7
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.7 in
Height
55.7 in
103.8
175.4
103.8
175.5
175.4 in
Length
175.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.55 %

General
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
148 hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.59 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
49 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
712 mi
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
712 mi
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
98.8 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data