The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 30,300
€ 26,900
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.8 inches longer and 0.3 inches wider.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
56.1
70.3
77.4
56.1
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
103.8
169.8
102.4
167
169.8 in
Length
167 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.48 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 hp
148 hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
25.82 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
47 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
51 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
758 mi
621 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
94.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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
