A3 Engines A3

TFSI and TDI engines compared

Check the figures below to see which type of fuel, whether petrol or diesel, meets your requirements better. For information on a wider range of engines, please request a brochure

Feature 1.8 TFSI 2.0 TDI
Maximum power (PS) 160/5000-6200 170/4200
Maximum torque, NM at rpm 250/1500-4200 250/1750-2500
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed manual
CO2 emissions (g/km) 152 147
0-62 mph (seconds) 7.6 8.0
Top speed (mph) 138 139
Fuel consumption mpg (l/100km) (Urban) 32.5 (8.7) 40.9 (6.0)
Fuel consumption mpg (l/100km) (Extra urban)
53.3 (5.3)
67.3 (4.2)
Fuel consumption mpg (l/100km) (Combined) 42.8 (6.6) 54.3 (5.2)