The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 35,800
€ 28,900
€ 35,800
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 3.2 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 3.2
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3616 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
794 lb
21.96 %
General
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
49 mpg
A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
49 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
396 mi
Range
647 mi
A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
647 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
90.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 3.2
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
