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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AUDI A3 (8P)

2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2004-2005
VS

AUDI A3 (8P)

2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)

260 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2004-2005
VS

AUDI A3 (8P)

2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)

236 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2004-2005
VS

AUDI A3 (8P)

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2004-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    273 km/h
    170 mph
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    185 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hpAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hpAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hpAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp
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
+37 km/h
259 km/h
161 mph
+23 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+15 km/h
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 hpAUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hpAUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hpAUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 200 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hpAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hpAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hpAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
Power
236 hp
176 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 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)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
Power
236 hp
176 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hpAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hpAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hpAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI200 hp
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hpAUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hpAUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hpAUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 200 hp
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year2,021 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

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