The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

€ 33,700
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
€ 32,100
 Audi A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 33,700
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 Saloon 2.0 TDI is 0.2 cm shorter.
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod
1416
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
1796
1960
1416
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
1796
1960
1796 mm
Width
1796 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1416 mm
Height
1416 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
2637
4456
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
2637
4458
4456 mm
Length
4458 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1785 kg
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.88 %
Audi A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

General

A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod
8V
Generation
8V
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
148 bhp
A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
340 NM
250 NM
A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
9.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 kg/bhp
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
9.93 kg/bhp
8.85 kg/bhp
A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
55 mpg
A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod
50 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
609 mi
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
712 mi
609 mi
A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
96.6 kWh
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
A3 Saloon 1.5 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
425 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data