The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

€ 25,000
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 (08 - 12) is 0 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.21 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
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 (08 - 12)
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
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 (08 - 12)
158 hp
178 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

Performance

A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
138 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

▶ REPLAY
18.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
18.91 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
36 mpg
40 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
518 mi
526 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111.8 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft