The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 31,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 31,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 0.2 inches lower.
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback g-tron
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
70.3
77.4
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
169.7 in
Length
169.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback g-tron
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.47 %
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback g-tron
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
108 hp
A3 Sportback g-tron
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback g-tron

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback g-tron
144 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback g-tron

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16.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.78 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
A3 Sportback g-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
7 MPGe
A3 Sportback g-tron
34 mpg
city
16.3 lb
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
555 mi
Range
249 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
249 mi
A3 Sportback g-tron
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
25.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
25.6 kWh
A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft