The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 38,400
 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The A3 1.8 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback e-tron.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback e-tron
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
166.8 in
Length
169.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback e-tron
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.95 %
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback e-tron
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
201 hp
A3 Sportback e-tron
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback e-tron

Performance

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback e-tron
144 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback e-tron

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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
A3 Sportback e-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
157 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
157 mpg
A3 Sportback e-tron
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
1657 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
1657 mi
A3 Sportback e-tron
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
28.5 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
28.5 kWh
A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft