The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 height, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 3.4 cm longer and 1.2 cm wider.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
1777
1966
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
2578
4203
4237 mm
Length
4203 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.38 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
138 bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
320 NM
A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

93 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
8.01 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
50 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
600 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).
117.3 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L