The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 22,900

€ 28,600

€ 22,900
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
The A3 1.2 TFSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the A3 1.6 TDI.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1424
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1424 mm
2578
4238
2602
4241
4238 mm
Length
4241 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBZB
Engine Code
DDYA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
114 bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
250 NM
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

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

A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.45 kg/bhp
A3 1.2 TFSI
12.55 kg/bhp
11.45 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
69 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
53 mpg
69 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
61 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
645 mi
Range
758 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
758 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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
100.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L