The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 22,900
€ 25,200
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 1.2 TFSI and the A3 1.9 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %
General
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBZB
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
104 hp
A3 1.9 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
43 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
621 mi
A3 1.9 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).
113.1 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
