Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 3.2 V6vsAUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2008-2009
VS

AUDI A1 (8X)

2.0 TFSI

256 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Most powerful
    256 hp
    191 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Best estimated range
    638 km
    397 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Power
250hp186kW
256hp191kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
638km397mi
Calculated
523km325mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
3,987mm157in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,463mm58in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,450mm57in
Trunk volume
280L
210L
Max trunk volume
1,010L
860L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
45L
CO2 emissions-
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V66,300 rpm2,800-3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
21.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW

AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI has 6 hp more than AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 and AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
1,390 kg
3,064 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 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V66.4 s
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: 0.7 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 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: 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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
638 km
397 mi
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
523 km
325 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.4 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW
5.7 s
245 km/h
152 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 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,987 mm
157.0 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 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 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 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
5.7 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 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
5.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,987 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
638 km
397 mi
523 km
325 mi
CO2 score
-
199 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 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 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 115 km (71 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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