The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 35,500
€ 29,300
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI.
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
166.9
103.8
169.8
166.9 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
19.55 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
114 hp
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 3.2
25 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
396 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 3.2
396 mi
661 mi
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
89 kWh
A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
89 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
