The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 21,100
€ 26,800
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 1.2 TFSI is 1.9 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.73 %
General
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBZB
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
158 hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
27.13 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
31 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
455 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
455 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
