The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
€ 23,100

€ 25,000

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 1.4 TFSI and the A3 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 4214 mm long, 1765 mm wide and 1421 mm tall.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4214
2578
4214
4214 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.88 %

General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
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
CAXC
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
138 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
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

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

A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
11.06 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
49 mpg
50 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
589 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
600 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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
109.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 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
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L