The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (05 - 06) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 21,200
€ 24,700
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.59 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CYVB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.2 TFSI
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI
29.04 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI
48 mpg
47 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 1.9 TDI
697 mi
621 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
94.8 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI
100.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI
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
