The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 25,900
€ 27,800
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 3.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
169
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.36 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
158 hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
32 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
504 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
504 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
140.2 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 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
8.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
