The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 27,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 23,000
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 7.2 cm longer and 2 cm wider.
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
1785
1966
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
1765
1957
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
2578
4238
4310 mm
Length
4238 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.9 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CYVB
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
89 bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
230 NM
A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

140 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

179 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.22 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
11.81 kg/bhp
15.22 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
64 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
64 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
777 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
90.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L