The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
€ 28,900

€ 32,500

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.3 inches narrower.
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
56.1
70
77.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.1 in
102.4
167
103.8
169.8
167 in
Length
169.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.57 %

General
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
DHFA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
129 hp
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Performance
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
137 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.67 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
23.67 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
7 MPGe
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
39 mpg
city
16 lb
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
634 mi
Range
302 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
302 mi
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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).
25.6 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
25.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft