The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)

€ 24,700
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 24,700
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 width, but the A3 1.2 TFSI is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
102.4
167
166.8 in
Length
167 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.12 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)

General

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CYVB
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
114 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
57 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
758 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
758 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
84.3 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 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