The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)

€ 46,600
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 44,000
 Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) A4 Avant 40 TDI
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000

ⓘ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 height, but the A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI is an inch shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A4 Avant 40 TDI
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
71.9
80.3
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
72.5
79.6
71.9 in
Width
72.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
110.6
185
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
111
186
185 in
Length
186 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A4 Avant 40 TDI
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.34 %
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)

General

A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A4 Avant 40 TDI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A4 Avant 40 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CMUA
Engine Code
DESA, DETA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
187 hp
A4 Avant 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 40 TDI

Performance

A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A4 Avant 40 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 40 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.72 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
A4 Avant 40 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A4 Avant 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
28 mpg
53 mpg
A4 Avant 40 TDI
21 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
565 mi
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
466 mi
565 mi
A4 Avant 40 TDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
90.4 kWh
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
159.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
A4 Avant 40 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A4 Avant 40 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft