The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 24,700
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.19 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
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
CYVB
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
138 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
46 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
670 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
670 mi
A3 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft