The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)

€ 46,100
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 32,800
 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 is 0.2 inches longer.
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
71.9
80.3
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (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 quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (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
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4619 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.6 %
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)

General

A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
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
369 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 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

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
37 mpg
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
611 mi
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
552 mi
611 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).
121.2 kWh
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
148.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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