The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 31,400
€ 25,000
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 and height, but the A3 3.2 is 3.5 cm shorter.
A3 3.2
A3 1.8 TFSI
1421
1765
1957
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4203
2578
4238
4203 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 1.8 TFSI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
215 kg
13.69 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 1.8 TFSI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 3.2
247 bhp
158 bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 3.2
320 NM
250 NM
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
6.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.58 kg/bhp
A3 3.2
6.36 kg/bhp
8.58 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 3.2
27 mpg
43 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
352 mi
Range
518 mi
A3 3.2
352 mi
518 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
125 kWh
A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
125 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
