The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
€ 33,000
€ 21,100
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter.
A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.46 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
104 hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.2 TFSI
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.13 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
27.13 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 3.2
22 mpg
43 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
355 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 3.2
355 mi
621 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
104.1 kWh
A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
