The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 32,100
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 31,800
 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 0.1 inches longer.
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.7
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
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 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
175.5 in
Length
175.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.74 %
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.7 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
19.51 lb/hp
20.7 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
57 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
758 mi
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
758 mi
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
84.3 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data