The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro (12 - 13) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)

€ 39,500
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro (12 - 13) A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
€ 48,000
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11) A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI is 0.2 inches shorter.
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro (12 - 13)
71.9
80.3
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 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 2.0 TFSI quattro (12 - 13)
110.6
185
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
110.6
185.2
185 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3649 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.3 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)

General

A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAEB, CDNC
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
237 hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.16 lb/hp
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
17.54 lb/hp
17.16 lb/hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
34 mpg
34 mpg
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
577 mi
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
541 mi
577 mi
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
141.9 kWh
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
132.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft