The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 23,100

€ 28,500

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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
69.5
77
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
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
3020 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %

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
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
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24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
53 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
706 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
706 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).
90.4 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
10.3 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft