The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 34,900

€ 23,800

€ 34,900
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 2.3 cm shorter and 1.2 cm narrower.
A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
1421
1765
1957
1421
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4214
2601
4237
4214 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
355 kg
22.19 %

General
A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 3.2
247 bhp
104 bhp
A3 1.2 TFSI
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
A3 3.2
320 NM
175 NM
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
89 m
0.000 sec

A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI
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6.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 kg/bhp
A3 3.2
6.48 kg/bhp
11.97 kg/bhp
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
58 mpg
A3 3.2
30 mpg
58 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
396 mi
Range
634 mi
A3 3.2
396 mi
634 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).
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
178.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L