The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 33,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 3.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
165.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.14 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
178 hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.25 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
36 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
478 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
478 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
123.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft