The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 2.9 inches shorter and 0.3 inches narrower.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
166.8 in
Length
169.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.73 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
108 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.84 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
17.65 lb/hp
26.84 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
69 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
29 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
914 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
914 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
125 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).
70 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
70 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft