The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 35,400
€ 45,000
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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
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
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.92 %
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
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
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
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
Performance
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
A4 3.0 TDI
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20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.7 lb/hp
A4 1.8 TFSI
20.27 lb/hp
16.7 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A4 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
36 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
687 mi
Range
603 mi
A4 1.8 TFSI
687 mi
603 mi
A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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
108 kWh
135.8 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
