The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

€ 32,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08) A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 TFSI is 0 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.08 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

General

A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
178 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
40 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
497 mi
526 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
111.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft