The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 21,900

€ 27,300

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 0.1 cm shorter and 1.2 cm wider.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
1421
1777
1966
1421
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2601
4237
2578
4238
4237 mm
Length
4238 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
12.19 %

General
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
168 bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
350 NM
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
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11.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
A3 1.2 TFSI
11.78 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
60 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
58 mpg
60 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
634 mi
Range
793 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
793 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
96.7 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L