The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 34,900
€ 27,800
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 3.2
A3 1.8 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
165.9
102.4
166.8
165.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 1.8 TFSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.18 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
178 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 3.2
25 mpg
40 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
396 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 3.2
396 mi
526 mi
A3 1.8 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).
111.8 kWh
A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 1.8 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
