The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
€ 29,700
€ 28,400
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 TFSI
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 TFSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.32 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
197 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TFSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
31 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
444 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
444 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
