The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
166.8 in
Length
167 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.85 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
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
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
56 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
739 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
739 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
86.4 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft