The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (16 - 18)
€ 29,500

€ 31,500

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 g-tron.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
55.9
70
77.4
56.2
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 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 g-tron
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.21 %

General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 Sportback g-tron
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27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
27.05 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
45 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
45 mpg
A3 Sportback g-tron
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
598 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
598 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
98.5 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 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