The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
€ 27,800

€ 28,700

€ 27,800
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the A3 Sportback g-tron.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
1423
1765
1995
1427
1785
1966
1765 mm
Width
1785 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1423 mm
Height
1427 mm
2578
4292
2637
4310
4292 mm
Length
4310 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.7 %

General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
108 bhp
A3 Sportback g-tron
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
200 NM
A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback g-tron
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10.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
10.83 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
( 56 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽
( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 MPGe
9 MPGe
A3 Sportback g-tron
39 mpg
city
7.4 kg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
665 mi
Range
249 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
665 mi
249 mi
A3 Sportback g-tron
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
25.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
25.6 kWh
A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
280 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L