The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 26,300
€ 34,300
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 2.0 TDI DPF is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 2.0 TFSI.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.9
102.4
167
165.9 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
187 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
16.86 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
589 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
589 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
