The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

€ 38,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.8 TFSI.
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.8 TFSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
169.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.8 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.95 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

General

A3 Sportback e-tron
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.8 TFSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
178 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.8 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
40 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
526 mi
A3 1.8 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).
111.8 kWh
A3 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft