The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 31,700
€ 24,800
€ 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 1.3 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.5
166.8 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
BKD
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
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
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
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
17.65 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
