The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 24,400
€ 27,800
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 height, but the A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 2.3 cm shorter and 1.2 cm narrower.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
1421
1765
1957
1421
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4214
2601
4237
4214 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.36 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
178 bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
250 NM
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
10.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.25 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
51 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
526 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
111.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
