Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIvsAUDI A1 Sportback (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)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016
VS

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X)

1.4 TFSI

185 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedHatchback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    893 km
    555 mi
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
180hp134kW
185hp138kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,250kg2,756lb
1,290kg2,844lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
893km555mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,237mm167in
3,954mm156in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,742mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,477mm58in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,471mm58in
Trunk volume
365L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
45L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIAUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI5,100 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm
AUDIA1 Sportback (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)1.8 TFSIAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
30.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI has 5 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA1 Sportback (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)1.8 TFSI
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
1,290 kg
2,844 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)1.8 TFSI
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA1 Sportback (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)1.8 TFSI7.2 s
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 0.2 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)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
893 km
555 mi
AUDIA1 Sportback (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)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
7.0 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)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,954 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 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)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.2 s
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.0 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)1.8 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
185 hp
138 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,954 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
893 km
555 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 (8V) 1.8 TFSIAUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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