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 0.9 inches shorter.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft