The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The A3 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback g-tron.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
70
77.4
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
167 in
Length
169.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.24 %
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
DDYA
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
108 hp
A3 Sportback g-tron
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback g-tron

Performance

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback g-tron

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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
A3 Sportback g-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
57 mpg  ( 64 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.)
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 1.6 TDI
64 MPGe
7 MPGe
A3 Sportback g-tron
51 mpg
city
16.3 lb
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
758 mi
Range
249 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
249 mi
A3 Sportback g-tron
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
25.6 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
25.6 kWh
A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft