2011 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium vs. 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quattro
To start off, both 2011 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium and 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quattro were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium and 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quattro are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quattro (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium. (140 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quattro should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quattro weights approximately 65 kg more than 2011 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quattro is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quattro will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quattro. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quattro.
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2011 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium | 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quattro | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A3 | A3 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1422 mm | 1422 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |