The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
€ 21,100
€ 28,700
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 1.2 TFSI and the A3 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.38 %
General
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBZB
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
27.13 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
42 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
665 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
665 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.2 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
