The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 24,700
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 28,800
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

The A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 1.2 TFSI.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
169.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.26 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 hp
108 hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27.25 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
47 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
621 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft