The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
€ 32,700
€ 44,300
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 longer.
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
185.2
110.6
185.1
185.2 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.17 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
242 hp
A4 3.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
A4 3.0 TDI
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
A4 1.8 TFSI
21.97 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 1.8 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A4 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
523 mi
Range
654 mi
A4 1.8 TFSI
523 mi
654 mi
A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
119.3 kWh
A4 1.8 TFSI
144 kWh
119.3 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 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
