The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 23,400

€ 21,900

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 0.1 cm longer and 1.2 cm narrower.
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
1421
1765
1957
1421
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4238
2601
4237
4238 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
9.59 %

General
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CJZA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
A3 1.2 TFSI
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI
250 NM
175 NM
A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 kg/bhp
A3 1.9 TDI
13.03 kg/bhp
11.78 kg/bhp
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
58 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI
60 mpg
58 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
634 mi
A3 1.9 TDI
727 mi
634 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.9 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI
96.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L