The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)

€ 32,500
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) A4 1.8 TFSI
€ 44,400
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) A4 3.0 TDI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A4 1.8 TFSI and the A4 3.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 185.2 inches long, 71.9 inches wide and 56.2 inches tall.
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
71.9
80.3
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
110.6
185.2
185.2 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.59 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)

General

A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
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)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
237 hp
A4 3.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A4 3.0 TDI

Performance

A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

A4 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A4 3.0 TDI

 REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
A4 1.8 TFSI
21.28 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
34 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
577 mi
A4 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
577 mi
A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
141.9 kWh
A4 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
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