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AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005 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

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2004-2005
VS

AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI Dual-clutch

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 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
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSIDual-clutchAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
78.7s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
80.7s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,203mm165in
4,214mm166in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume
350L
281L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
1,011L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
209g/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 Dual-clutchAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI ManualPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI Dual-clutch: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI Manual: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSIDual-clutch5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual5,100-6,000 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 TFSIDual-clutchAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
29.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSIDual-clutch
200 hp
149 kW
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSIDual-clutch
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual
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 TFSIDual-clutch
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual
1,430 kg
3,153 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 TFSIDual-clutch
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual
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)2.0 TFSIDual-clutch6.9 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI Dual-clutch and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI Manual: 0.1 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 TFSIDual-clutch
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI Dual-clutch and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI Manual: 1.1 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)2.0 TFSIDual-clutch
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSIDual-clutch
714 km
444 mi
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual
682 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSIDual-clutch
200 hp
149 kW
6.9 s
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual
200 hp
149 kW
7.0 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)2.0 TFSIDual-clutch
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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,214 mm
165.9 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 TFSIDual-clutch
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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI Dual-clutch 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 TFSIDual-clutch
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.0 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 TFSIDual-clutch
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSIDual-clutchAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIManual
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,214 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
209 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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) 2.0 TFSI Dual-clutchAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI Manual
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI Dual-clutch

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 69 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

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

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