The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 39,200
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 30,100
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 39,200
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

The dimensions of the A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI and the A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod are absolutely identical. Both are 175.5 inches long, 70.7 inches wide and 55.7 inches tall.
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.7
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
175.5
175.5 in
Length
175.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.3 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)

General

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
181 hp
148 hp
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
147 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod

 REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
18.33 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
47 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
42 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
697 mi
621 mi
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
94.8 kWh
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
100.7 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 2.0 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data