The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 2.4 cm shorter.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
2578
4238
4214 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.23 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
158 bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
250 NM
A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.58 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.6 kg/bhp
8.58 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
43 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
518 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
518 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
125 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
125 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 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)
1080 L