The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 23,900
€ 31,700
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 height, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
102.4
166.8
165.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.15 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
178 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
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19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.25 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
471 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
471 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
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).
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
136.5 kWh
125 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
