The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)

€ 32,800
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 44,500
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500

ⓘ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 Avant 1.8 TFSI is 0.2 inches shorter.
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
71.9
80.3
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
185 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.61 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)

General

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

Engine

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
237 hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
29.89 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
35 mpg
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
611 mi
Range
585 mi
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
611 mi
585 mi
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
139.9 kWh
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
121.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft