The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)

€ 25,000
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 TDI is 0.9 inches longer.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
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 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
197 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
27 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
27 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
424 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
670 mi
424 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
166.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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