The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
€ 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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.9 inches longer.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 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
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.34 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
123 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
41 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
589 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
589 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).
109.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
