The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 32,400

€ 30,100

€ 32,400
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 1.8 TFSI is 0.1 inches shorter.
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.64 %

General
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.97 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
47 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
621 mi
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
94.8 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
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