The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) is 0.9 inches shorter.
A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.81 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
158 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

Performance

A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

▶ REPLAY
19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
19.25 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
33 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
518 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
475 mi
518 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
125 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
136.5 kWh
125 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft