Car comparison

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA)

2.5 TFSI

340 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2011-2012
VS

AUDI A1 (8X)

2.0 TFSI

256 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    659 km
    410 mi
  • Largest trunk
    302 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • 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 CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSIAUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Power
340hp254kW
256hp191kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
57.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
15.9s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
659km410mi
Calculated
523km325mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,302mm169in
3,987mm157in
Width
1,794mm71in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,402mm55in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,564mm62in
1,463mm58in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,450mm57in
Trunk volume
302L
210L
Max trunk volume
1,032L
860L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
45L
CO2 emissions
212g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSIAUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI5,400-6,500 rpm1,600-5,300 rpm6,750 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
MetricAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSIAUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.9 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI has 84 hp more than AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI: 84 hp (63 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
450 Nm
332 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
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
1,575 kg
3,472 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
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI4.6 s
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI: 0.5 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
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
659 km
410 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
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 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
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 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
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 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
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
VehicleAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSIAUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 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
659 km
410 mi
523 km
325 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
302 L
10.7 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSIAUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 84 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 136 km (85 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 92 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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