The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 35,500
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) A3 3.2
€ 24,700
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 35,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 3.2 is 0 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
794 lb
22.72 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
CYVB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
108 hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
123 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A3 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 3.2
25 mpg
47 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 3.2
396 mi
621 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
94.8 kWh
A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft