The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 25,900

€ 31,000

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 width and height, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 2.4 cm shorter.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TFSI
1421
1765
1957
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4214
2578
4238
4214 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TFSI
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1405 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.35 %

General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-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 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
197 bhp
A3 2.0 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
280 NM
A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI
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8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.13 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
8.92 kg/bhp
7.13 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
39 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
455 mi
Range
468 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
468 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
138.2 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L