The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
€ 26,500
€ 28,400
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 3.5 cm longer.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 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
4203
4238 mm
Length
4203 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.73 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
197 bhp
A3 2.0 TFSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
280 NM
A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
10.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.34 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.29 kg/bhp
7.34 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
52 mpg
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
444 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
444 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
145.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
145.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
