The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 27,700
€ 29,700
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 Sportback 30 TFSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 1.8 TFSI.
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.8
102.4
166.8
169.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.52 %
General
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DKRF
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
178 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
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24.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.46 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
44 mpg
42 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
555 mi
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
586 mi
555 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
106.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
100.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
