Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

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 (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    110 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,875kg4,134lb
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
82.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
30.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
1,190km740mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,203mm165in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
350L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
1,220L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
110g/km

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 (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI: 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 (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
30.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
95 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI has 16 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI: 16 hp (12 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
1,315 kg
2,899 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
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 TFSI6.9 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI: 0.5 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI: 3.5 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 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
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 TFSI
714 km
444 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 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 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.4 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
1,190 km
740 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
110 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 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 (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 476 km (296 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 75 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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