The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 31,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

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 width and height, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 0.9 inches shorter.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.01 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.25 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
45 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
717 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
717 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
107 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
107 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.8 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
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft