The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 22,800

€ 30,000

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 shorter and 1.2 cm wider.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1421
1777
1966
1421
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2601
4237
2578
4238
4237 mm
Length
4238 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1735 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
250 kg
16.67 %

General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
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 DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
120 bhp
168 bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
350 NM
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.93 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
10.42 kg/bhp
8.93 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
54 mpg
50 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
598 mi
Range
665 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
665 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
115.2 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
281 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L