The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A3 Sportback g-tron.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
69.5
78.5
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
101.5
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
169 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.31 %
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)

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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
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
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
108 hp
A3 Sportback g-tron
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback g-tron

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
138 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback g-tron

▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.21 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
A3 Sportback g-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
42 mpg  ( 47 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.)
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 2.0 TDI
47 MPGe
7 MPGe
A3 Sportback g-tron
33 mpg
city
16 lb
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
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).
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)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft