The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
166.8 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.72 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
17.65 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
632 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
632 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 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
1235 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft