The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

€ 21,100
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.2 TFSI is 0 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.81 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

General

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
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
CRBC, CRLB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
148 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
133 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
27.13 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
50 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
661 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).
96.7 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
9.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft