The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 24,700
€ 33,000
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 3.2
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.9
166.8 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 3.2
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
21.99 %
General
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 3.2
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CYVB
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
247 hp
A3 3.2
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 3.2
Performance
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 3.2
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
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25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
22 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
22 mpg
A3 3.2
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
355 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
355 mi
A3 3.2
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).
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).
198.9 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
198.9 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
