Car comparison

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSIvsAUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

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

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AUDI A1 Sportback (GB)

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

1.4 TFSI COD ultra

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,165 kg
    2,568 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,165kg2,568lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
83.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
36.1s
Calculated
39.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
784km487mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,029mm159in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,563mm101in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,501mm59in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
335L
365L
Max trunk volume-
1,100L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L
CO2 emissions
116g/km
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultraPowerTorque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.1 s
39.4 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
222 km/h
138 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI7.7 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8V) 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
784 km
487 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.7 s
222 km/h
138 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
220 km/h
137 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,029 mm
158.6 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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

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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.7 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.1 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,029 mm
158.6 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
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
Range score
784 km
487 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
116 g/km
109 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 280 km (174 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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