The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 28,900
 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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. The A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra is 2.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
102.4
167
169.7 in
Length
167 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.66 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)

General

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
108 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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
26.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
26.84 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
60 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
634 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
634 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
70 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).
92.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
92.9 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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