Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 40 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 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2019-2020
VS

AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    873 km
    542 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
82.3s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
873km542mi
Calculated
705km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,313mm170in
4,214mm166in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
1,080L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions-
187g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSIAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
28.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI has 10 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
1,370 kg
3,020 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
244 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI6.8 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI6.9 s

Although AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI: 1.5 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
873 km
542 mi
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
705 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
244 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 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
4,214 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,214 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
873 km
542 mi
705 km
438 mi
CO2 score
-
187 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSIAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 168 km (104 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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