The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

€ 28,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 26,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
169.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.01 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.44 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
632 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
632 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
89 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).
121.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft