2013 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium vs. 2013 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quatro
To start off, both 2013 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium and 2013 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quatro were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium and 2013 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quatro are equipped with a 1,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quatro (197 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quatro should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quatro weights approximately 65 kg more than 2013 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.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quatro. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quatro.
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2013 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium | 2013 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Quatro | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A3 | A3 |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4292 mm | 4292 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1423 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |