The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
€ 32,100

€ 30,100

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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
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
175.5
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
3252 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.19 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
CRBC, 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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
236 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
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
19.51 lb/hp
21.97 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
50 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
727 mi
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
727 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 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
11 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data