The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 28,800
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e is 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 1.9 TDI e
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
148 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
661 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
