The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 28,700

€ 31,400

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 Sportback g-tron is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 3.2.
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 3.2
56.2
70.3
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.7
101.5
165.5
169.7 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 3.2
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.97 %

General
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 3.2
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 3.2
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CPWA
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
247 hp
A3 3.2
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 3.2
Performance
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 3.2
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

A3 3.2
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
22 mpg
A3 Sportback g-tron
44 mpg
22 mpg
A3 3.2
33 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
575 mi
Range
352 mi
A3 Sportback g-tron
575 mi
352 mi
A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
200.8 kWh
A3 Sportback g-tron
102.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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