The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 29,300

€ 27,600

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
56.1
70.3
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
103.8
169.8
101.5
169
169.8 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.23 %

General
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DKRF
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
158 hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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24.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.75 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
45 mpg
36 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
598 mi
526 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
123.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
98.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft