The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 27,400

€ 31,200

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
1423
1765
1995
1426
1785
1966
1765 mm
Width
1785 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1423 mm
Height
1426 mm
2578
4292
2637
4313
4292 mm
Length
4313 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.93 %

General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
148 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
250 NM
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
10.58 kg/bhp
8.89 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
52 mpg
56 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
111 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).
94.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L