AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008
Car comparison
AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI 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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2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)
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2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)
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2.0 TFSI
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.3 s
- Fastest top speed270 km/h168 mph
- Most powerful300 hp224 kW
- Highest torque434 Nm320 lb-ft
- Lightest1,330 kg2,932 lb
- Best power-to-weight226 hp/t168 kW/t4.4 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption9.8 L/100 km24.0 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
- Best estimated range764 km475 mi
- Largest trunk350 L
- Best overall score68/100
- Best performance score69/100
- Best economy score87/100
- Best practicality score66/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp |
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| Power | 300hp224kW+100 hp | 260hp194kW+60 hp | 236hp176kW+36 hp | 200hp149kW |
| Torque | 434Nm320lb-ft+154 Nm | 378Nm279lb-ft+98 Nm | 342Nm252lb-ft+62 Nm | 280Nm207lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,330kg2,932lb | 1,330kg2,932lb | 1,330kg2,932lb | 1,330kg2,932lb |
| Gross weight | 1,890kg4,167lb | 1,890kg4,167lb | 1,890kg4,167lb | 1,890kg4,167lb |
| Top speed | 270 km/h 168 mph | 257 km/h 160 mph | 250 km/h 155 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 64.4s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph-14.4 s Calculated | 69.2s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph-9.6 s Calculated | 72.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-5.9 s Calculated | 78.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3s-1.5 s | 5.8s-1.0 s | 6.1s-0.7 s | 6.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.9s-10.5 s Calculated | 20.0s-7.4 s Calculated | 22.3s-5.1 s Calculated | 27.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.0s-1.4 s Calculated | 5.5s-1.0 s Calculated | 5.8s-0.6 s Calculated | 6.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.3s-1.5 s Calculated | 13.8s-1.0 s Calculated | 14.2s-0.6 s Calculated | 14.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated | 195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb Calculated | 177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated | 150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton Calculated | 284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton Calculated | 257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton Calculated | 211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 764km475mi Calculated | 764km475mi Calculated | 764km475mi Calculated | 764km475mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,238mm167in | 4,238mm167in | 4,238mm167in | 4,238mm167in |
| Width | 1,765mm69in | 1,765mm69in | 1,765mm69in | 1,765mm69in |
| Height | 1,421mm56in | 1,421mm56in | 1,421mm56in | 1,421mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,578mm101in | 2,578mm101in | 2,578mm101in | 2,578mm101in |
| Front track | 1,534mm60in | 1,534mm60in | 1,534mm60in | 1,534mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,507mm59in | 1,507mm59in | 1,507mm59in | 1,507mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 350L | 350L | 350L | 350L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,080L | 1,080L | 1,080L | 1,080L |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 55L | 55L | 55L | 55L |
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 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 5,100 rpm | 1,700-5,000 rpm | 5,350 rpm |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 5,100 rpm | 1,700-5,000 rpm | 5,350 rpm |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 5,100 rpm | 1,700-5,000 rpm | 5,350 rpm |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp | 5,100 rpm | 1,700-5,000 rpm | 5,350 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.0 s | 5.5 s | 5.8 s | 6.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.3 s | 5.8 s | 6.1 s | 6.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 16.9 s | 20.0 s | 22.3 s | 27.4 s |
| Top speed | 270 km/h 168 mph | 257 km/h 160 mph | 250 km/h 155 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.9 s | 6.1 s | 6.2 s | 6.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.8 s | 9.1 s | 9.3 s | 9.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.3 s | 11.7 s | 12.0 s | 12.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.3 s | 13.8 s | 14.2 s | 14.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 178 km/h 111 mph | 170 km/h 106 mph | 165 km/h 102 mph | 157 km/h 97 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 300 hp 224 kW |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 260 hp 194 kW |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 236 hp 176 kW |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp | 200 hp 149 kW |
AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp has 100 hp more than AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hp.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hp and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp: 100 hp (75 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 434 Nm 320 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 378 Nm 279 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 342 Nm 252 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 270 km/h 168 mph |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 257 km/h 160 mph |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp | 238 km/h 148 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 5.3 s |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 5.8 s |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 6.1 s |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp | 6.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hp: 1.5 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 226 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 195 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 177 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 764 km 475 mi |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 764 km 475 mi |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 764 km 475 mi |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp | 764 km 475 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 300 hp 224 kW | 5.3 s | 270 km/h 168 mph |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 260 hp 194 kW | 5.8 s | 257 km/h 160 mph |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 236 hp 176 kW | 6.1 s | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp | 200 hp 149 kW | 6.8 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp |
| 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp |
| 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp |
| 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp |
| 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 5.3 s |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 5.8 s |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 6.1 s |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 6.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 226 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 195 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 177 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 300 hp 224 kW | 260 hp 194 kW | 236 hp 176 kW | 200 hp 149 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 434 Nm 320 lb-ft | 378 Nm 279 lb-ft | 342 Nm 252 lb-ft | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.3 s | 5.8 s | 6.1 s | 6.8 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 270 km/h 168 mph | 257 km/h 160 mph | 250 km/h 155 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 764 km 475 mi | 764 km 475 mi | 764 km 475 mi | 764 km 475 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 350 L 12.4 cu ft | 350 L 12.4 cu ft | 350 L 12.4 cu ft | 350 L 12.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 226 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 195 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 177 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp | AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp | AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hp | AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK | 7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK | 7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK | 7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.60 LC100 km | 12.60 LC100 km | 12.60 LC100 km | 12.60 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.28 LC100 mi | 20.28 LC100 mi | 20.28 LC100 mi | 20.28 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal | 1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal | 1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal | 1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,890 LC/year | 1,890 LC/year | 1,890 LC/year | 1,890 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp
- Has 40 hp more
- Has 56 Nm more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
- Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
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
- Largest trunk
AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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