The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 22,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The A3 Sportback g-tron is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 2.0 TDI.
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 2.0 TDI
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
169.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 2.0 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.64 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)

General

A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CPWA
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 2.0 TDI
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
43 mpg  ( 48 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.)
A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
48 MPGe
A3 2.0 TDI
16 lb
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
249 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
621 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
A3 Sportback g-tron
25.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 2.0 TDI
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)
31.1 cu ft