The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 0 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.54 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
CRBC, CRLB
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 3500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
57 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
511 mi
Range
758 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
758 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
84.3 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 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
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft