The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 29,700
€ 35,800
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 1.8 TFSI is 4.9 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 3.2.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 3.2
1421
1777
1966
1423
1765
1995
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
2601
4237
2578
4286
4237 mm
Length
4286 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 3.2
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1640 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2125 kg
Weight Difference:
315 kg
19.21 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 3.2
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
247 bhp
A3 Sportback 3.2
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
320 NM
A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 3.2
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 3.2
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7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
7.44 kg/bhp
6.64 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
30 mpg
A3 Sportback 3.2
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
555 mi
Range
396 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
396 mi
A3 Sportback 3.2
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
178.2 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
130 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
