The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

€ 22,300
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.4 TFSI is 0.1 cm longer and 1.2 cm narrower.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
1765
1957
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
2578
4238
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
2601
4237
4238 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.32 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

General

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
148 bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
320 NM
A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.7 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
10.81 kg/bhp
9.7 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
60 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
600 mi
661 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.7 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L