The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
€ 34,300
€ 22,800
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 2.0 TFSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 2.0 TDI.
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
101.5
165.5
167 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.05 %
General
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CZPB
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 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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16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
43 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
621 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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
109.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
