The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16)

€ 36,800
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
€ 37,400
 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16) A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 Sedan 2.0 TFSI is 0.1 inches longer.
A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.7
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
175.5 in
Length
175.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.66 %
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16)

General

A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZPB
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
181 hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
16.39 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
49 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
647 mi
A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
600 mi
647 mi
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
98.8 kWh
A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
108 kWh
98.8 kWh
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data