Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 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 (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.5 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    980 km
    609 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
76.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
86.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
40.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
800km497mi
Calculated
980km609mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
4,313mm170in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
280L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,010L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions-
116g/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 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
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
40.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
220 km/h
137 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
145 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 50 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
250 Nm
184 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
1,240 kg
2,734 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
220 km/h
137 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 2.4 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
980 km
609 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
8.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Range score
800 km
497 mi
980 km
609 mi
CO2 score
-
116 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 180 km (112 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

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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