The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 25,900
€ 23,800
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.2 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
102.4
166.8
165.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.2 TFSI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.71 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.2 TFSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
104 hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.2 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.2 TFSI
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
634 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
634 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
92.9 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
