The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
€ 27,700
€ 29,200
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 Sportback 30 TFSI and the A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod are absolutely identical. Both are 169.8 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 56.1 inches tall.
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
56.1
70.3
77.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.1 in
103.8
169.8
103.8
169.8
169.8 in
Length
169.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.06 %
General
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DKRF
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
24.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.46 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
44 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
609 mi
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
586 mi
609 mi
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
96.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
100.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft






















