The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
€ 30,000

€ 26,900

€ 30,000
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. The A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 2.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
70.3
77.4
56.1
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
103.8
169.7
102.4
167
169.7 in
Length
167 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.48 %

General
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.53 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
51 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
675 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
675 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
87.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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