The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,100
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
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 S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

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
CBAB, CFFB
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 4200 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
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
48 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
697 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
697 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).
100.7 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 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)
30.6 cu ft