Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 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 Sportback (8PA)

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
78.7s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
81.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,203mm165in
4,286mm169in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume
350L
370L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
1,120L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 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 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
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
28.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 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
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
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 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
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
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
1,410 kg
3,109 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
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
236 km/h
147 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 TFSI6.9 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: 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 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
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
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
714 km
444 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.9 s
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.0 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
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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,286 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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
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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 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 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
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
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
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 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
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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,286 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
-
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.7 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 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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