The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 30,600

€ 24,500

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
169.7 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %

General
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CPWA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
104 hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
A3 Sportback g-tron
27.66 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
42 mpg
( 47 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
47 MPGe
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
15.3 lb
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 Sportback g-tron
256 mi
610 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback g-tron
24.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback g-tron
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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