The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
€ 25,000
€ 23,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 longer.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.23 %
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
Front-wheel drive
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
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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18.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
18.91 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
43 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
621 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
113.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
