The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)

€ 22,900
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 1.6 TDI.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
77
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
102.4
167
166.9 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)

General

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CBZB
Engine Code
DDYA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
114 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
57 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
84.3 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft