The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 height, but the A3 2.0 TDI is 1.3 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
165.5 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BKD
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
471 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
471 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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
117.3 kWh
125 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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