The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
€ 29,500

€ 32,500

€ 29,500
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 A3 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 30 g-tron.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
55.9
70
77.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
102.4
166.8
103.8
169.8
166.8 in
Length
169.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.32 %

General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
DHFA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
129 hp
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
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27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.67 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
27.05 lb/hp
23.67 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
( 66 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
66 MPGe
7 MPGe
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
52 mpg
city
16 lb
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
777 mi
Range
302 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
302 mi
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
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).
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
82.2 kWh
25.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
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