The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 31,500

€ 20,800

€ 31,500
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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 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
169.8
101.5
166.9
169.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.6
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
7 %

General
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.6
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
A3 Sportback g-tron
27.66 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 Sportback g-tron
45 mpg
35 mpg
A3 1.6
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
503 mi
A3 Sportback g-tron
598 mi
503 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
128.7 kWh
A3 Sportback g-tron
98.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 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