Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIvsAbarth 595 · Facelift 2016 Pista 1.4 T-Jet

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.5 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Abarth 595 · Facelift 2016

Pista 1.4 T-Jet

160 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIAbarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
Power
150hp112kW
160hp119kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,035kg2,282lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
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Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
86.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
68.2s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
40.6s
Calculated
36.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
583km362mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,313mm170in
3,660mm144in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,627mm64in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,415mm56in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,408mm55in
Trunk volume
380L
185L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
35L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIAbarth 595 Facelift 2016 Pista 1.4 T-JetPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Pista 1.4 T-Jet: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Abarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIAbarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.6 s
36.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
Abarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
160 hp
119 kW

Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Pista 1.4 T-Jet has 10 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI and Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Pista 1.4 T-Jet: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Abarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Abarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
1,035 kg
2,282 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
220 km/h
137 mph
Abarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI8.2 s
Abarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Pista 1.4 T-Jet and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Abarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI and Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Pista 1.4 T-Jet: 0.7 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Abarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
943 km
586 mi
Abarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
583 km
362 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 mph
Abarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
160 hp
119 kW
7.3 s
216 km/h
134 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Abarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 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

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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Abarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Pista 1.4 T-Jet 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.2 s
Abarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.3 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Abarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIAbarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
Power
150 hp
112 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,035 kg
2,282 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
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
Range score
943 km
586 mi
583 km
362 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIAbarth 595 Facelift 2016 Pista 1.4 T-Jet
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 360 km (224 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Pista 1.4 T-Jet

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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