The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
€ 38,400

€ 21,400

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 Sportback e-tron is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.4 TFSI.
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.4 TFSI
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.5
169.8
101.5
166.9
169.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.4 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
18.26 %

General
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.4 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.4 TFSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
123 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.4 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback e-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
40 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
579 mi
A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
579 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
111.8 kWh
A3 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft