Technical specifications
| Clear list | Audi A3 (2008-2012) | Audi A3 |
| Totals | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.2 TFSI sportback × | Audi A3 1.6 TDI × |
| Mark | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A3 (2008-2012) 1.2 TFSI sportback | A3 1.6 TDI |
| Year | 2008-2012 | 2016 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1320 (1345) | 1235 (1255) |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1870 (1870) | 1795 (1815) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 192 | 200 (200) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 11.3 (10.8) | 10.5 (10.5) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 370/1100 | 365/1100 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.2 TFSI sportback × | Audi A3 1.6 TDI × |
| Length | 4292 | 4241 |
| Width | 1765 | 1777 |
| Height | 1423 | 1424 |
| Wheelbase | 2578 | 2602 |
| Front/rear Track | 1534/1507 | 1543/1514 |
| Ground clearance | 120 | - |
| Engine specifications | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.2 TFSI sportback × | Audi A3 1.6 TDI × |
| Type | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging | turbo diesel Common Rail |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1197 | 1598 |
| Compression ratio | 10 | 16.2 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 71x75.6 | 79.5x80.5 |
| Number of valves | - | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 105/5000 | 110/3200-4000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 175/1500-4100 | 250/1500-3000 |
| Transmission specifications | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.2 TFSI sportback × | Audi A3 1.6 TDI × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual / 7-speed, Automatic DSG | 6-speed manual / 7-speed automatic S-Tronic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.2 TFSI sportback × | Audi A3 1.6 TDI × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 205/55/16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Disk | 5x112 ET50 d57.1
| 5x112 ET50 d57.1
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| Brakes specifications | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.2 TFSI sportback × | Audi A3 1.6 TDI × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.2 TFSI sportback × | Audi A3 1.6 TDI × |
| City | 6.7 (6.5) | 4.6 (4.3) |
| Highway | 4.7 (4.6) | 3.5 (3.5) |
| Combined | 5.5 (5.3) | 3.9 (3.8) |
| Fuel | 95 | Diesel |
| Tank, L | 55 | 50 |
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