The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)

€ 32,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 21,100
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.5 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the A3 1.2 TFSI.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
1785
1966
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
1765
1957
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1426 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
2637
4313
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
2578
4238
4313 mm
Length
4238 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1765 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.88 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
DDYA
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
104 bhp
A3 1.2 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
175 NM
A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI

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11.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.31 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
11.93 kg/bhp
12.31 kg/bhp
A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
51 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
51 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
67 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
621 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
104.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.2 TFSI
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