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Abarth 595 · Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-JetvsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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Abarth 595 · Facelift 2016

Competizione 1.4 T-Jet

180 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    131 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAbarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-JetAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
184hp137kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,055kg2,326lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight-
1,955kg4,310lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
71.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
603km375mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,368cc83cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
3,660mm144in
4,241mm167in
Width
1,627mm64in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,485mm58in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,602mm102in
Front track
1,415mm56in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,408mm55in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
185L
325L
Max trunk volume-
1,060L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
35L
55L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
131g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-JetAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAbarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-JetAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
30.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
180 hp
134 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet.

The biggest power difference is between Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
1,055 kg
2,326 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,470 kg
3,241 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
603 km
375 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
180 hp
134 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
3,660 mm
144.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAbarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-JetAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,055 kg
2,326 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
3,660 mm
144.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
603 km
375 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
131 g/km
Trunk score
185 L
6.5 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAbarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-JetAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet

  • Is 415 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 497 km (309 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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