The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 45,000

€ 44,900

€ 45,000
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 3.0 TFSI is an inch shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
A4 3.0 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 3.0 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.19 %

General
A4 3.0 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A4 3.0 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CMUA
Engine Code
CSWB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
A4 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
215 hp
A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A4 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
A4 3.0 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

A4 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

A4 3.0 TDI
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TFSI
14.31 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 3.0 TFSI
A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
A4 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
56 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
468 mi
Range
799 mi
A4 3.0 TFSI
468 mi
799 mi
A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 3.0 TFSI
153.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 3.0 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