The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
€ 30,800

€ 28,400

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 2.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 2.0 TFSI.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
101.5
165.5
167 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.31 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
8V
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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
197 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
27 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
27 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
46 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
739 mi
Range
424 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
424 mi
A3 2.0 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).
166.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft