The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 33,900
€ 24,800
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 Sportback 3.2 and the A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 4286 mm long, 1765 mm wide and 1423 mm tall.
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1423
1765
1995
1423
1765
1995
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1423 mm
Height
1423 mm
2578
4286
2578
4286
4286 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2095 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1905 kg
Weight Difference:
190 kg
11.8 %
General
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 3.2
247 bhp
158 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 3.2
320 NM
250 NM
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
6.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.99 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 3.2
6.52 kg/bhp
8.99 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A3 Sportback 3.2
27 mpg
39 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
355 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 Sportback 3.2
355 mi
475 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
136.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 3.2
198.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
250 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
