The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 23,100
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 35,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
165.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.5 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
181 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
49 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
647 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
647 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).
98.8 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
9.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft