The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 28,500
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 34,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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, but the A3 2.0 TDI is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
166.8 in
Length
167 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.19 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
187 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
16.86 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
589 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
706 mi
589 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
109.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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