The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 33,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 30,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
169.7 in
Length
169.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.63 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

General

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8V
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

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18.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
18.02 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
48 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
634 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
478 mi
634 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft