The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
€ 25,000
€ 23,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 longer.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 FSI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 FSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 FSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 FSI
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18.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
18.91 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
33 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
475 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
136.5 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
