The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 22,900
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 34,900
 Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) A3 3.2
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 width and height, but the A3 1.2 TFSI is 0.9 inches longer.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 3.2
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 3.2
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
18.43 %
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 3.2
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CBZB
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
247 hp
A3 3.2
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

A3 3.2

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
A3 3.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
25 mpg
A3 3.2
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
396 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
396 mi
A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft