The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 32,500
€ 51,900
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘ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 height, but the A4 1.8 TFSI is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.2
72.5
79.6
71.9 in
Width
72.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.2 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
185.2
111
186.1
185.2 in
Length
186.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.1 %
General
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
8-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
CRTC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
268 hp
A4 3.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
443 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
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
A4 3.0 TDI
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
A4 1.8 TFSI
21.28 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
46 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
561 mi
Range
706 mi
A4 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
706 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
A4 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 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
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
