The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 23,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 30,800
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 width and height, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI is 0.2 inches shorter.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.12 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

 REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.98 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16.62 lb/hp
27.98 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
44 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
645 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
645 mi
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
100.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft