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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 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

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA)

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    800 km
    497 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,975kg4,354lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
77.3s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
83.3s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
800km497mi
Calculated
674km419mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
4,286mm169in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume
280L
370L
Max trunk volume
1,010L
1,120L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L

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 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: 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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
30.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 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 20082.0 TFSI
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
1,470 kg
3,241 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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
234 km/h
145 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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: 0.5 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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: 1.4 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 20082.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
674 km
419 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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
234 km/h
145 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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,286 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.1 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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,286 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
800 km
497 mi
674 km
419 mi
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 126 km (78 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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