The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 35,500
€ 31,700
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 35 TFSI cod.
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
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 35 TFSI cod
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.14 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 35 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
DPCA
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 35 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 35 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 3.2
25 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
396 mi
Range
609 mi
A3 3.2
396 mi
609 mi
A3 Sportback 35 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).
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 35 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
