The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 23,100
€ 33,000
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI is 2.4 cm longer.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 3.2
1421
1765
1957
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4238
2578
4214
4238 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 3.2
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
14.33 %
General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 3.2
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAXC
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
247 bhp
A3 3.2
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
320 NM
A3 3.2
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 3.2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
10.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
10.93 kg/bhp
6.36 kg/bhp
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
27 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
27 mpg
A3 3.2
40 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
610 mi
Range
355 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
355 mi
A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
198.9 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
198.9 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
250 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
