The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 38,900

€ 28,800

€ 38,900
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 A3 Sportback 40 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.8
102.4
166.8
169.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.41 %

General
A3 Sportback 40 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DGCA, DJGA
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 40 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 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
18.88 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
47 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
684 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
684 mi
661 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
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 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
89 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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