The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 25,000
€ 23,900
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 and the A3 1.8 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.82 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
23.17 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
33 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
642 mi
475 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
