Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013
VS

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
76.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
86.4s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
42.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
800km497mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
4,241mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,602mm102in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
280L
365L
Max trunk volume
1,010L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions-
122g/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 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
42.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
144 km/h
90 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 50 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 50 hp (37 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 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
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
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 20082.0 TFSI
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 1.6 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 2.8 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
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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
800 km
497 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 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
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
218 km/h
135 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
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.6 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 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
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
8.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
800 km
497 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
-
122 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 264 km (164 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • 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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