The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 33,300
€ 23,800
€ 33,300
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 height, but the A3 3.2 is 1.3 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 3.2
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
165.5
102.4
166.8
165.5 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
22.2 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
CJZA
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
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 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
120 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.2 TFSI
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 3.2
24 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
377 mi
Range
634 mi
A3 3.2
377 mi
634 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 3.2
187.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
