2013 Audi A3 2.0T Premium S tronic vs. 2013 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium
To start off, both 2013 Audi A3 2.0T Premium S tronic and 2013 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium 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 2.0T Premium S tronic and 2013 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium are equipped with a 1,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A3 2.0T Premium S tronic (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 S tronic 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 2.0 TDI Premium weights approximately 10 kg more than 2013 Audi A3 2.0T Premium S tronic.
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 S tronic. (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 S tronic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Audi A3 2.0T Premium S tronic | 2013 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium | |
| 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 | 197 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 16.5:1 |
| 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 | 1495 kg | 1505 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 Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
