The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
€ 27,600
€ 23,100
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 and height, but the A3 2.0 TFSI is 0.9 inches longer.
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
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
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.17 %
General
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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15.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
15.33 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
43 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
482 mi
621 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
113.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
134.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
