The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
€ 26,600
€ 25,900
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 1.2 TFSI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
70
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
16.16 %
General
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8V
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CYVB
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
25.42 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
600 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
