The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
€ 26,400

€ 23,100

€ 26,400
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 4214 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
4214
2578
4214
4214 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.88 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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
BMM
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
123 bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
200 NM
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

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

A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.47 kg/bhp
11.06 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
49 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
38 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
610 mi
Range
589 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
610 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
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 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
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L