The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 27,800
€ 24,000
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
102.4
166.8
169 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.76 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
138 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
504 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
661 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
89 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
89 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
