The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 25,000
€ 26,600
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
14.14 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BKD
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 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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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
23.17 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
47 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
642 mi
621 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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
119.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
