The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)

€ 28,400
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05) A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 22,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 28,400
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 dimensions of the A3 2.0 TFSI and the A3 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.5 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.07 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)

General

A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
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 1800 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
147 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
43 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
621 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
113.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft