The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 32,100
€ 33,700
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod and the A3 Sedan 30 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 175.5 inches long, 70.7 inches wide and 55.7 inches tall.
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sedan 30 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
175.5
175.5 in
Length
175.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.08 %
General
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sedan 30 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
DGTE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
114 hp
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Performance
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
19.51 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
60 mpg
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
37 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
797 mi
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
797 mi
A3 Sedan 30 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).
80.3 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
