Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultravsAUDI A1 (8X) · Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TFSI COD ultra

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
VS

AUDI A1 (8X) · Facelift 2014

1.4 TFSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
86.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
40.5s
Calculated
41.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
900km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,313mm170in
3,973mm156in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,477mm58in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,471mm58in
Trunk volume
380L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
-
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
45L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
109g/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 1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI5,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.5 s
41.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
1,205 kg
2,657 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 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
220 km/h
137 mph
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
215 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 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra8.2 s
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: 0.4 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 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

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 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
124 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,000 km
621 mi
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
900 km
559 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 mph
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.8 s
215 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 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
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
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,973 mm
156.4 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI 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 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.2 s
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.8 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
124 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
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,973 mm
156.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
900 km
559 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
109 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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