The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 32,100
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.1 inches shorter.
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.96 %
General
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
123 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.51 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28.62 lb/hp
19.51 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
609 mi
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
609 mi
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
96.6 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
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
