The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

€ 35,500
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) A3 3.2
€ 29,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod.
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
77
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TFSI cod
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
17.66 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

General

A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A3 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 3.2
25 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
609 mi
A3 3.2
396 mi
609 mi
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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