The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 28,900
€ 43,100
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 A4 1.8 TFSI is 0.1 inches shorter.
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.2 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
185.1
110.6
185.2
185.1 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.73 %
General
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
237 hp
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
A4 1.8 TFSI
28.12 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A4 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
602 mi
Range
585 mi
A4 1.8 TFSI
602 mi
585 mi
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
139.9 kWh
A4 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
139.9 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
