The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 44,900
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 an inch 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
185.1
111
186.1
185.1 in
Length
186.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.63 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
CSWB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
215 hp
A4 3.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
A4 3.0 TDI
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28.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
A4 1.8 TFSI
28.77 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
56 mpg
A4 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
56 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
631 mi
Range
799 mi
A4 1.8 TFSI
631 mi
799 mi
A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
86.4 kWh
A4 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
