Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TvsAriel Nomad 2.4

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

2.0 T

223 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2016
VS

Ariel Nomad

2.4

235 hp2354 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated2015-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ariel Nomad 2.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Lightest
    670 kg
    1,477 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    351 hp/t
    262 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    64/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T

  • Fastest top speed
    209 km/h
    130 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TArielNomad2.4
Power
223hp166kW
235hp175kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,270kg2,800lb
670kg1,477lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
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Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
To 99% top speed
44.5s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
27.2s99% target: 199 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
30.3s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
351hp/t262kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
448Nm/t300lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
948km589mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,456mm175in
3,215mm127in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,348mm92in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
390L
-
Max trunk volume
845L
-
Doors
4
-
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TAriel Nomad 2.4PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T: Power / Torque
  • Ariel Nomad 2.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T4,500-6,200 rpm1,600-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
ArielNomad2.47,200 rpm4,300 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TArielNomad2.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.3 s
31.8 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
223 hp
166 kW
ArielNomad2.4
235 hp
175 kW

Ariel Nomad 2.4 has 12 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T and Ariel Nomad 2.4: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
ArielNomad2.4
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
ArielNomad2.4
670 kg
1,477 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 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
209 km/h
130 mph
ArielNomad2.4
201 km/h
125 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T6.2 s
ArielNomad2.43.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ariel Nomad 2.4 and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T: 2.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
ArielNomad2.4
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
223 hp
166 kW
6.2 s
209 km/h
130 mph
ArielNomad2.4
235 hp
175 kW
3.4 s
201 km/h
125 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 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
Power
223 hp
166 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
ArielNomad2.4
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,215 mm
126.6 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TArielNomad2.4
Power
223 hp
166 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
3.4 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Lightness
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
670 kg
1,477 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,215 mm
126.6 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
948 km
589 mi
-
CO2 score
135 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 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 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

Ariel Nomad 2.4

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 600 kg lighter
  • Is 2.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 175 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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