The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
€ 21,900

€ 26,600

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 166.8 inches long, 70 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
102.4
166.8
166.8 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.61 %

General
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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
CJZA
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
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 1400 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
120 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
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25.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
25.97 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
57 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
758 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
758 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).
84.3 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft