The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A3 2.0 TDI and the A3 1.8 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 166.8 inches long, 70 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
166.8 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.9 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
178 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
471 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
471 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
125 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft