The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

€ 24,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 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 0.9 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
165.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.35 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

General

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 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 DPF
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.61 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
40 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
111.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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