Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005 3.2 V6vsAUDI 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 2005

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008
VS

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

  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • 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 economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    66/100

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
250hp186kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
84.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
571km355mi
Calculated
775km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,214mm166in
4,238mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume
281L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,011L
1,080L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
250g/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 2005 3.2 V6AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V66,300 rpm2,500-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
26.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6 has 50 hp more than AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,295 kg
2,855 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 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V66.5 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6 and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6: 3.4 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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6
571 km
355 mi
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
775 km
481 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 20053.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,214 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 20053.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 2005 3.2 V6 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 20053.2 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 20053.2 V6
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 20053.2 V6AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,214 mm
165.9 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
571 km
355 mi
775 km
481 mi
CO2 score
250 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 203 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 69 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 86 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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