The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
€ 23,000

€ 21,100

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 1.6 TDI and the A3 1.2 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
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 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %

General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI
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33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.13 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
27.13 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
43 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
621 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
104.1 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
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