The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 25,700

€ 26,900

€ 25,700
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 A3 1.0 TFSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 2.0 TDI.
A3 1.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
101.5
166.9
167 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.19 %

General
A3 1.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CHZD
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
A3 1.0 TFSI
23.69 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
A3 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
45 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
661 mi
Range
717 mi
A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
717 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
107 kWh
A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
107 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft