The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 26,900
€ 27,900
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 DPF
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 DPF
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
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 DPF
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 DPF
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
579 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
579 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
