The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 28,700
€ 20,800
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 Sportback g-tron is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 1.6.
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.6
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
166.9
169.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.6
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.61 %
General
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.6
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.6
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CPWA
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
101 hp
A3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 1.6
Performance
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
35 mpg
A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
35 mpg
A3 1.6
16.3 lb
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
249 mi
Range
503 mi
A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
503 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
128.7 kWh
A3 Sportback g-tron
25.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
