The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 30,000

€ 23,100

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 4238 mm long, 1765 mm wide and 1421 mm tall.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
1421
1765
1957
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4238
2578
4238
4238 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
155 kg
10.33 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
123 bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
200 NM
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
8.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.93 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.93 kg/bhp
10.93 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
610 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
106.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L