The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 29,900
€ 25,400
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 shorter.
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
165.9
101.5
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
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
CBAB, CFFB
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 4200 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
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
53 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
777 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 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)
30.6 cu ft
