The badges on future Audi cars will no longer indicate engine size but rather engine power.
According to Audi, the change is intended to reflect the added performance provided by electrified vehicles, which include hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and completely electric vehicles, and to simplify for purchasers the range’s definition.
The badges on the back of the automobiles will now display a new number between 30 and 70, even if the models’ names themselves won’t change (the Audi Q5 will still be called the Audi Q5, for instance). The power of an automobile’s engine determines what number it receives.
This is how the complete naming scheme is divided down:
- Models with 107-127 horsepower will have a “30” emblem.
- Models with 145-159 horsepower will have the badge “35.”
- Models with 165-198 horsepower will have a “40” badge.
- Models with 223-244 horsepower will have a “45” emblem.
- Models with 278-304 horsepower will have a “50” badge.
- Models with 423-449 horsepower will have a “60” badge.
- Models with 529 horsepower or more will be labeled as “70.”
Although Audi hasn’t released power brackets for those models, it’s anticipated to be used for vehicles with 328-468 horsepower. There will also be a 55-badged range of automobiles. The standard TDI, TFSI, or e-tron badges will still be used to indicate if a car has a diesel, gasoline, or electric powertrain.
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What distinguishes a 35 TFSI from a 40 TFSI?
With the introduction of mid-series 40 TFSI and 40 TFSI S-line versions, which start at $53,900 and $59,400 plus on-road expenses, respectively, AUDI Australia has strengthened its essential Q3 premium small SUV lineup.
The 40 TFSI is positioned above the base 35 TFSI, which has an on-road price of $46,400 plus. It offers a number of extra incentives, such as a larger engine, Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive system, and a number of other standard features.
The 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine in the 40 has more power and torque than the front-drive 35 TFSI’s 110kW/250Nm 1.4-liter turbo-petrol engine, giving it a stronger presence.
The Q3 40 TFSI can accelerate to 100 km/h from a complete stop in 7.8 seconds thanks to a seven-speed automatic transmission that distributes power to all four wheels.
Additionally, it can achieve a combined cycle fuel efficiency of 8.3 liters per 100 km and release 188 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
Due to its distinctive 19-inch alloy wheels and fully body-colored paint finish, the 40 TFSI can be identified from the 35 TFSI.
With its 20-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels, rear window privacy glass, and S-line exterior package, the more costly 40 TFSI S-line goes a step further.
Leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, cloth headlining, a 10.1-inch touchscreen MMI navigation and infotainment system, DAB+ digital radio, a six-speaker audio system, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, four USB ports, and Qi wireless phone charging are all included in the high standard cabin specification of the 35 TFSI and 40, respectively.
Along with keyless entry/start, wireless Apple CarPlay, an electronic tailgate with gesture control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a multifunction leather-covered steering wheel with shift paddles, and Audi drive select, the new mid-range model also includes these features.
The additional $5500 for the S-line adds exterior improvements as well as S-embossed leather sports seats, stainless-steel sports pedals, brushed aluminum inlays, a larger Virtual Cockpit display (12.3 inches), contrast stitched floor mats, illuminated door sills, a leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel, and a premium 10-speaker audio system.
Autonomous emergency braking with bicycle and pedestrian recognition, lane-departure warning, lane-change warning, rear cross-traffic assist, tyre pressure monitoring, hill-descent control, all-around parking sensors, and a reversing camera are among the safety features on the 40 TFSI.
A 360-degree camera, high-beam assist, park assist, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, and adaptive cruise aid are all included with the S-line model.
With a starting price of $89,900 plus on-roads, the high-performance RS Q3 sits at the top of the Q3 lineup and is more than $30,000 more expensive than the 40 TFSI S-line. It has a 2.5-liter, five-cylinder, 294kW/480Nm engine.
Audi sold 997 units of the Q3 in the first four months of 2020, trailing the category leader, the BMW X1, by just nine units (1006).
What makes 40 and 45 TFSI different from one another?
The new, less expensive 40 TFSI model has 184 horsepower, but the price of the 228-hp 45 TFSI model increases by $1400. For the 2021 Q3 lineup, Audi is introducing a new base model. The 40 TFSI has a 2.0-liter inline-four turbocharged engine that is less potent than the 45 TFSI’s current engine.
What does Audi’s TFSI stand for?
The turbo fuel stratified injection engine is Audi’s most often used engine (TFSI). When gasoline is pressure-injected into the engine’s combustion chamber to provide an immediate charge, this is referred to as the turbo aspect.
The TFSI engines’ direct fuel injection combined with turbo or supercharging technology results in a powerful ride while using up to 15% less gasoline than a V6 engine.
So how does it function? Direct fuel injection improves efficiency and responsiveness by eliminating heat from the intake air, which raises compression and eliminates knock.
TFSIis it a turbo?
The first turbocharged direct injection engine in the world is the TFSI (Turbo fuel stratified injection). This technology offers increased fuel efficiency and improved engine responsiveness in addition to higher power output and lower emissions.
What do the numbers 35 and 40 on an Audi mean?
Each of the numerals will be placed next to any existing TFSI, TDI, G-tron, or E-tron badges. You may be able to somewhat understand the complex new nomenclature by referring to the chart below: 30 = 109-128 hp (81-96 kW) 35 = 147-160 horsepower (110-120 kW) 40 = 167-201 hp (125-150 kW)
Is TFSI superior to TDI?
A 2.0ltr Q5 S Line Plus in Mythos Black with a black pack and titanium wheels, as well as a few additional extras to make life with it a little nicer, is pretty much what we’ve decided to go with. Our Discovery 3 has been with us for seven years, and we typically retain our cars for at least five years. We would rather buy a car outright than finance it through a PCP or lease.
Which should I choose: the tdi or the tfsi? We travel 6k miles year on average, about 30% of which is within the city and the rest is spent on lengthy trips with the kids and the annual family vacation. Normally, getting a diesel engine would cost more, but in this case, the price was the same for both. The tdi’s obvious advantage is better economy, although Audi’s official statistics show that it is slower than the tfsi. We wouldn’t travel far enough to benefit from diesel, so if the tfsi were less expensive to purchase, it would be a no-brainer.
Beyond the obvious advantages of performance over economy, what are the disadvantages of each engine?