The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 44,700
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 30,600
 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15) A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF is 0.2 inches longer.
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
71.9
80.3
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
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 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
110.6
185
185.2 in
Length
185 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.53 %
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)

General

A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
A4 Avant 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 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
118 hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Performance

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

289 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.24 lb/hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.84 lb/hp
29.24 lb/hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
36 mpg
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
593 mi
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
593 mi
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
125 kWh
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
125 kWh
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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