The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 32,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod is 2.8 inches longer and 0.3 inches wider.
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
169.8 in
Length
167 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.73 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.44 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
55 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
723 mi
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
723 mi
A3 2.0 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).
88.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft