The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 35,600
€ 26,900
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 0.1 cm shorter and 1.2 cm wider.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
1421
1777
1966
1421
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2601
4237
2578
4238
4237 mm
Length
4238 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.36 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
158 bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
380 NM
250 NM
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
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8.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
8.12 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
39 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
647 mi
Range
511 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
511 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
138.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
