The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
€ 28,100

€ 30,900

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI and the A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 175.4 inches long, 70.7 inches wide and 55.7 inches tall.
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
55.7
70.7
77.2
55.7
70.7
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.7 in
Height
55.7 in
103.8
175.4
103.8
175.4
175.4 in
Length
175.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.23 %

General
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
178 hp
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
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20.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.66 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
20.7 lb/hp
16.66 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
40 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
758 mi
526 mi
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
111.8 kWh
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data