The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 31,700
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 height, but the A3 1.8 TFSI quattro is 0 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
A3 1.8 TFSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.9 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
A3 1.8 TFSI
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 quattro
178 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
A3 1.8 TFSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI quattro

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
17.65 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
36 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
518 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
471 mi
518 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
125 kWh
125 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft