The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 29,200
€ 33,000
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 3.2.
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 3.2
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
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
103.8
169.8
101.5
165.9
169.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 3.2
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.87 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 3.2
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DADA
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
247 hp
A3 3.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 3.2
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 3.2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
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19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.44 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
22 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
22 mpg
A3 3.2
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
355 mi
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
355 mi
A3 3.2
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).
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).
198.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
198.9 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
