The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05) A3 2.0 FSI
€ 25,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

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 width and height, but the A3 2.0 FSI is 1.4 inches shorter.
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
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 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 FSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

A3 2.0 FSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 FSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 2.0 FSI
A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 FSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
31 mpg
53 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
444 mi
777 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
90.4 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
145.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 FSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft