The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 26,600

€ 24,700

€ 26,600
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
The dimensions of the A3 2.0 TDI and the A3 1.2 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 166.8 inches long, 70 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
102.4
166.8
166.8 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.61 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
108 hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI
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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
47 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
621 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft