The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 24,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 25,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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. The A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
169.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.66 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
20.77 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
49 mpg
43 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
113.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft