The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 30,600

€ 22,300

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI.
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.4 TFSI
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 1.4 TFSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.84 %

General
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.4 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CPWA
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
123 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.4 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 1.4 TFSI
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
A3 Sportback g-tron
27.66 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
41 mpg
A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
41 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
15.3 lb
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 Sportback g-tron
256 mi
600 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
108 kWh
A3 Sportback g-tron
24.9 kWh
108 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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