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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
VS

AUDI A1 (8X)

1.4 TFSI

185 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • 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

AUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    185 hp
    138 kW
  • Lightest
    1,265 kg
    2,789 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
184hp137kW
185hp138kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,265kg2,789lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
3,954mm156in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,477mm58in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,471mm58in
Trunk volume
325L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,060L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
45L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIAUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
31.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW

AUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI has 1 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
1,265 kg
2,789 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI6.8 s
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI6.9 s

Although AUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI has more power, AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI: 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI: 0.9 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
763 km
474 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
6.9 s
227 km/h
141 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 (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
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,954 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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 (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
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 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 (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
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
185 hp
138 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,954 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIAUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 337 km (210 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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