The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

€ 39,800
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) A3 Sedan 40 TDI
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 39,800
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A3 Sedan 40 TDI is 0.1 inches longer.
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.7
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 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 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
175.5 in
Length
175.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sedan 40 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.51 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

General

A3 Sedan 40 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sedan 40 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DGCA, DJGA
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
181 hp
178 hp
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sedan 40 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 40 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.66 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
18.94 lb/hp
16.66 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sedan 40 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
47 mpg
40 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
684 mi
526 mi
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
111.8 kWh
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sedan 40 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data