The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)

€ 32,400
Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
€ 33,400
 Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 Saloon 1.8 TFSI is 0.2 cm shorter.
A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
1416
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
1796
1960
1416
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
1796
1960
1796 mm
Width
1796 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1416 mm
Height
1416 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
2637
4456
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
2637
4458
4456 mm
Length
4458 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.08 %
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)

General

A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
148 bhp
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
340 NM
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
7.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.36 kg/bhp
A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
7.7 kg/bhp
9.36 kg/bhp
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
67 mpg
A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
67 mpg
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
739 mi
A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
739 mi
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
86.4 kWh
A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
425 L
Boot Capacity
425 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data