The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 166.8 inches long, 70 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
102.4
166.8
166.8 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.68 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
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
7-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
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
42 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
555 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
555 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
106.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft