The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 46,300
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11) A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 32,500
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) A4 1.8 TFSI
€ 46,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

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

Vehicle Weight

A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A4 1.8 TFSI
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.51 %
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A4 1.8 TFSI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

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

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

A4 1.8 TFSI

 REPLAY
16.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16.79 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
A4 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
35 mpg
33 mpg
A4 1.8 TFSI
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
593 mi
Range
561 mi
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
593 mi
561 mi
A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
136.5 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
137.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A4 1.8 TFSI
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