The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 30,800
€ 31,700
€ 30,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 2.0 TDI is 0.2 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
102.4
166.8
167 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.25 %
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
DBGA, DEJA, 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
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
471 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
471 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
125 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 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
