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AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

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

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AUDI A1 Sportback (GB)

40 TFSI

207 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2021-present
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2019-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    207 hp
    154 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,290 kg
    2,844 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
207hp154kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,290kg2,844lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
82.3s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
873km542mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,029mm159in
4,313mm170in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,563mm101in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,501mm59in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
335L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,090L
1,220L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI4,600-6,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
26.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
207 hp
154 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSI has 17 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI and AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSI: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
1,335 kg
2,943 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)40 TFSI
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
244 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI6.5 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: 0.3 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)40 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: 0.7 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
714 km
444 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
873 km
542 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
207 hp
154 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
244 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,029 mm
158.6 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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

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)40 TFSI
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 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)40 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.8 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
207 hp
154 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,029 mm
158.6 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
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
Range score
714 km
444 mi
873 km
542 mi
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 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 A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSI

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Has 159 km (99 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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