The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 30,600
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 39,800
 Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) A3 Sedan 40 TDI
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 40 TDI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 40 TDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.79 %
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
DGCA, DJGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
181 hp
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 40 TDI

Performance

A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 40 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.94 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.74 lb/hp
18.94 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 40 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
47 mpg
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
684 mi
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
684 mi
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
102.8 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
102.8 kWh
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data