The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,300
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 48,200
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200

ⓘ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 0.4 cm longer.
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
1436
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
1826
2040
1436
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
1826
2040
1826 mm
Width
1826 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1436 mm
Height
1436 mm
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
2808
4703
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
2808
4699
4703 mm
Length
4699 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm

Vehicle Weight

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
1625 kg
Kerb Weight
1800 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2295 kg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
175 kg
9.72 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

General

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
158 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
242 bhp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1400 rpm
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
500 NM
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
10.28 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
48 mpg
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
642 mi
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
642 mi
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
121.3 kWh
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
149.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
1430 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1430 L