The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
€ 25,900
€ 28,700
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A3 Sportback g-tron.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback g-tron
55.9
69.5
77
56.2
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
101.5
165.9
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 g-tron
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.31 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback g-tron
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
108 hp
A3 Sportback g-tron
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback g-tron
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback g-tron
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
44 mpg
A3 Sportback g-tron
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
575 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
575 mi
A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
102.4 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback g-tron
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft








