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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 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

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2009
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
180hp134kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,295kg2,855lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,855kg4,090lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
62.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
4,456mm175in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
350L
390L
Max trunk volume
1,080L
845L
Doors
3
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
152g/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 TFSIAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
24.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 20 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 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 20082.0 TFSI
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,395 kg
3,075 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 20082.0 TFSI
238 km/h
148 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
235 km/h
146 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 20082.0 TFSI6.6 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 0.5 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 20082.0 TFSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
775 km
481 mi
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.6 s
238 km/h
148 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 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
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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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
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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
775 km
481 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
152 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 59 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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