The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 24,700
€ 24,800
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 3.4 cm longer and 1.2 cm wider.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
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
4203
4237 mm
Length
4203 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1735 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
195 kg
13.49 %
General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
120 bhp
138 bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 1400 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
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
10.42 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
58 mpg
50 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
634 mi
600 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
117.3 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
92.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
