AUDI A3 (8P)
Car comparison
AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 (8P) 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)
AUDI A3 (8P)
2.0 TFSI
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.4 s
- Fastest top speed273 km/h170 mph
- Most powerful300 hp224 kW
- Highest torque434 Nm320 lb-ft
- Lightest1,340 kg2,954 lb
- Best power-to-weight224 hp/t167 kW/t4.5 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.0 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions185 g/km
- Best estimated range714 km444 mi
- Largest trunk350 L
- Best overall score68/100
- Best performance score69/100
- Best economy score86/100
- Best practicality score66/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 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 | 1,340kg2,954lb | 1,340kg2,954lb | 1,340kg2,954lb | 1,340kg2,954lb |
| Gross weight | 1,835kg4,045lb | 1,835kg4,045lb | 1,835kg4,045lb | 1,835kg4,045lb |
| Top speed | 273 km/h 170 mph | 259 km/h 161 mph | 251 km/h 156 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 66.5s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-12.7 s Calculated | 71.3s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-7.9 s Calculated | 74.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-4.6 s Calculated | 79.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4s-1.6 s | 5.9s-1.0 s | 6.2s-0.7 s | 6.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.0s-11.3 s Calculated | 20.2s-8.1 s Calculated | 22.6s-5.7 s Calculated | 28.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.1s-1.4 s Calculated | 5.6s-1.0 s Calculated | 5.9s-0.6 s Calculated | 6.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.4s-1.6 s Calculated | 13.9s-1.0 s Calculated | 14.3s-0.6 s Calculated | 14.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated | 194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated | 176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated | 149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton Calculated | 282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton Calculated | 255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton Calculated | 209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 714km444mi Calculated | 714km444mi Calculated | 714km444mi Calculated | 714km444mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,203mm165in | 4,203mm165in | 4,203mm165in | 4,203mm165in |
| 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 | 1,536mm60in | 1,536mm60in | 1,536mm60in | 1,536mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,517mm60in | 1,517mm60in | 1,517mm60in | 1,517mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 350L | 350L | 350L | 350L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,100L | 1,100L | 1,100L | 1,100L |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 55L | 55L | 55L | 55L |
| CO2 emissions | 185g/km | 185g/km | 185g/km | 185g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 200 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 5,100-6,000 rpm | 1,800-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 5,100-6,000 rpm | 1,800-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 5,100-6,000 rpm | 1,800-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 5,100-6,000 rpm | 1,800-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.1 s | 5.6 s | 5.9 s | 6.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.4 s | 5.9 s | 6.2 s | 6.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 17.0 s | 20.2 s | 22.6 s | 28.3 s |
| Top speed | 273 km/h 170 mph | 259 km/h 161 mph | 251 km/h 156 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.0 s | 6.2 s | 6.3 s | 6.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.8 s | 9.2 s | 9.4 s | 9.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.3 s | 11.8 s | 12.1 s | 12.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.4 s | 13.9 s | 14.3 s | 14.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 178 km/h 111 mph | 169 km/h 105 mph | 164 km/h 102 mph | 156 km/h 97 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 300 hp 224 kW |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 260 hp 194 kW |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 236 hp 176 kW |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 200 hp 149 kW |
AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp has 100 hp more than AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 200 hp.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 200 hp and AUDI A3 (8P) 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)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 434 Nm 320 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 378 Nm 279 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 342 Nm 252 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 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)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 1,340 kg 2,954 lb |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 1,340 kg 2,954 lb |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 1,340 kg 2,954 lb |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 1,340 kg 2,954 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 259 km/h 161 mph |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 251 km/h 156 mph |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 236 km/h 147 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 5.4 s |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 5.9 s |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 6.2 s |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 6.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp and AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 200 hp: 1.6 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp and AUDI A3 (8P) 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)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 224 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 194 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 176 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 149 hp/t 111 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 714 km 444 mi |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 714 km 444 mi |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 714 km 444 mi |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 714 km 444 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 300 hp 224 kW | 5.4 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 260 hp 194 kW | 5.9 s | 259 km/h 161 mph |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 236 hp 176 kW | 6.2 s | 251 km/h 156 mph |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 200 hp 149 kW | 6.9 s | 236 km/h 147 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp |
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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)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A3 (8P) 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)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 5.4 s |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 5.9 s |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 6.2 s |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 6.9 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)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 224 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 194 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 176 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 149 hp/t 111 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 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 | 5.4 s | 5.9 s | 6.2 s | 6.9 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 273 km/h 170 mph | 259 km/h 161 mph | 251 km/h 156 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,340 kg 2,954 lb | 1,340 kg 2,954 lb | 1,340 kg 2,954 lb | 1,340 kg 2,954 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 714 km 444 mi | 714 km 444 mi | 714 km 444 mi | 714 km 444 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 185 g/km | 185 g/km | 185 g/km | 185 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 224 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 194 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 176 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 149 hp/t 111 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) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp | AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp | AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hp | AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 200 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.48 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,021 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A3 (8P) 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 14 km/h (9 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
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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