The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A3 1.8 TFSI and the A3 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.51 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
138 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 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
44 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
633 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
633 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
111 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
111 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft