The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)
€ 33,200
€ 41,000
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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
3814 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13 %
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 manual transmission
Engine
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CJEB
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
237 hp
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
A4 1.8 TFSI
19.75 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A4 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
36 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
711 mi
Range
603 mi
A4 1.8 TFSI
711 mi
603 mi
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
135.8 kWh
A4 1.8 TFSI
104.1 kWh
135.8 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 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
