The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 (12 - 15) is 0 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (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 S tronic (12 - 15)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (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 (12 - 15)
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.28 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
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 (12 - 15)
178 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

Performance

A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
144 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
16.41 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
42 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
555 mi
526 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
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).
123.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
106.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
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)
30.6 cu ft