The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
€ 27,800
€ 29,900
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 2.0 TDI DPF and the A3 2.0 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.65 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
197 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
27 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
583 mi
Range
424 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
424 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 DPF
131.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 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
8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
