The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 29,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 23,000
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 1.6 TDI.
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
169.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.68 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
89 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.44 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
53 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
777 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
90.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft