The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 31,500

€ 26,700

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 1.6 TDI.
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.6 TDI
56.2
70.3
77.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.8
102.4
166.8
169.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.6 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.21 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CPWA
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
104 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 1.6 TDI
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
A3 Sportback g-tron
27.66 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
A3 Sportback g-tron
45 mpg
60 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
797 mi
A3 Sportback g-tron
598 mi
797 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
A3 Sportback g-tron
98.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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