The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 25,900
€ 28,900
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
56
69.5
78.5
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
168.7
102.4
167
168.7 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.88 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BKD
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
24.6 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
632 mi
Range
634 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
632 mi
634 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
92.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
