The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 26,600

€ 26,700

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 4237 mm long, 1777 mm wide and 1421 mm tall.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
1421
1777
1966
1421
1777
1966
1777 mm
Width
1777 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2601
4237
2601
4237
4237 mm
Length
4237 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
6.04 %

General
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CYVB
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
104 bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1400 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

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

A3 1.6 TDI
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11.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.74 kg/bhp
A3 1.2 TFSI
11.53 kg/bhp
12.74 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
72 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
72 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
797 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
797 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 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
365 L
Boot Capacity
365 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L