The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 30,600
€ 28,100
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 35 TFSI is 0.1 inches longer.
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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
175.5
103.8
175.4
175.5 in
Length
175.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.95 %
General
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DPCA
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
148 hp
148 hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.7 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
19.89 lb/hp
20.7 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
44 mpg
57 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
758 mi
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
575 mi
758 mi
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
84.3 kWh
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
102.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
