The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 27,800

€ 28,800

€ 27,800
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 2.0 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.38 %

General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
665 mi
661 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
89 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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