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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 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

2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2009
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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)

260 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2009
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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)

236 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2009
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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    273 km/h
    170 mph
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    164 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    481 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
Power
300hp224kW+100 hp
260hp194kW+60 hp
236hp176kW+36 hp
200hp149kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft+154 Nm
378Nm279lb-ft+98 Nm
342Nm252lb-ft+62 Nm
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,295kg2,855lb
1,295kg2,855lb
1,295kg2,855lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
1,855kg4,090lb
1,855kg4,090lb
1,855kg4,090lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
+35 km/h
260 km/h
162 mph
+22 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+13 km/h
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
62.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-13.2 s
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph-8.3 s
Calculated
70.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s-1.5 s
5.6s-1.0 s
6.0s-0.6 s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.2s-10.3 s
Calculated
19.0s-7.4 s
Calculated
21.4s-5.0 s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
775km481mi
Calculated
775km481mi
Calculated
775km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
4,238mm167in
4,238mm167in
4,238mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume
350L
350L
350L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,080L
1,080L
1,080L
1,080L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
164g/km
164g/km
164g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hpAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hpAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hpAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
19.0 s
21.4 s
26.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
11.8 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp has 100 hp more than AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hp and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hp, separated by only 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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
5.1 s
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
5.6 s
260 km/h
162 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
236 hp
176 kW
6.0 s
251 km/h
156 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
200 hp
149 kW
6.6 s
238 km/h
148 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 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
Power
236 hp
176 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
Power
236 hp
176 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp 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 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.0 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.6 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 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
260 hp
194 kW
236 hp
176 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
378 Nm
279 lb-ft
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
775 km
481 mi
775 km
481 mi
775 km
481 mi
775 km
481 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
164 g/km
164 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hpAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hpAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hpAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hp
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 56 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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