The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 26,700

€ 23,800

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 4237 mm long, 1777 mm wide and 1421 mm tall.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
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 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
6.04 %

General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
A3 1.2 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
175 NM
A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
12.74 kg/bhp
11.97 kg/bhp
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
58 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
58 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
59 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
797 mi
Range
634 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
634 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
92.9 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
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