The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 26,900
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 S is 0 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.8 TFSI S
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
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
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI S
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.63 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI S
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI S
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
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 S
178 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI S
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI S
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI S
16.41 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI S
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI S
42 mpg
32 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
555 mi
Range
511 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI S
555 mi
511 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
138.2 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI S
106.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI S
A3 1.8 TFSI quattro
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
