The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 34,300

€ 40,500

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 height, but the A4 1.4 TFSI is an inch longer and 0.6 inches wider.
A4 1.4 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
56.2
72.5
79.6
56.2
71.9
80.3
72.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.2 in
Height
56.2 in
111
186.1
110.6
185.1
186.1 in
Length
185.1 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 1.4 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.21 %

General
A4 1.4 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
A4 1.4 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CVNA
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
A4 1.4 TFSI
148 hp
201 hp
A4 3.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A4 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
A4 1.4 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

A4 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

A4 3.0 TDI
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
A4 1.4 TFSI
20.78 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 1.4 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A4 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
48 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
633 mi
Range
799 mi
A4 1.4 TFSI
633 mi
799 mi
A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
100.7 kWh
A4 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 1.4 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data