The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 23,900
€ 22,800
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 3.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
103.8
169.7
165.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.07 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
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
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.25 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
48 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
634 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
634 mi
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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).
92.9 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
