The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
€ 44,400
€ 28,900
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 width and height, but the A4 3.0 TDI is 0.1 inches longer.
A4 3.0 TDI
A4 1.8 TFSI
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 3.0 TDI
A4 1.8 TFSI
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.73 %
General
A4 3.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A4 3.0 TDI
A4 1.8 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
A4 3.0 TDI
237 hp
118 hp
A4 1.8 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A4 3.0 TDI
A4 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A4 1.8 TFSI
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16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI
16.42 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 3.0 TDI
A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI
34 mpg
36 mpg
A4 1.8 TFSI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
577 mi
Range
602 mi
A4 3.0 TDI
577 mi
602 mi
A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI
141.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 3.0 TDI
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
