The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 36,600

€ 23,800

€ 36,600
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 width, but the A3 2.0 TDI is 0.2 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
102.4
166.8
167 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.3 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
104 hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 1.2 TFSI
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
634 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
634 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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