The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
102.4
167
169.7 in
Length
167 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 hp
148 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
18.27 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
51 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
675 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
647 mi
675 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
87.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 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
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft