The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 27,800
€ 25,900
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 longer and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI S
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.9
166.8 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI S
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.02 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI S
8V
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI S
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI S
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI S
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI S
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI S
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
31 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI S
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
455 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
455 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI S
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
142.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI S
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
