The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 21,400
€ 30,800
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.4 TFSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 2.0 TDI.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.9
102.4
167
165.9 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.11 %
General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
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 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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23.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
23.93 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
56 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
38 mpg
56 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
739 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
551 mi
739 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
86.4 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
117.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
