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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI 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) · Facelift 2005

2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008
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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005

2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)

260 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008
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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005

2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)

236 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008
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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    209 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    682 km
    424 mi
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 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
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
+32 km/h
253 km/h
157 mph
+19 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+11 km/h
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
67.3s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-14.0 s
Calculated
71.9s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-9.3 s
Calculated
75.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-6.2 s
Calculated
81.3s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.6 s
5.9s-1.1 s
6.3s-0.7 s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
18.0s-11.6 s
Calculated
21.3s-8.3 s
Calculated
24.0s-5.6 s
Calculated
29.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,214mm166in
4,214mm166in
4,214mm166in
4,214mm166in
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
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume
281L
281L
281L
281L
Max trunk volume
1,011L
1,011L
1,011L
1,011L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
209g/km
209g/km
209g/km
209g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hpAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hpAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hpAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI 200 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI 200 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 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)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI200 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
21.3 s
24.0 s
29.6 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 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
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.0 s
14.4 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
101 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp has 100 hp more than AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI 200 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI 200 hp and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI 200 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 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)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI200 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI200 hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
5.4 s
266 km/h
165 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
5.9 s
253 km/h
157 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
236 hp
176 kW
6.3 s
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI200 hp
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)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
Power
236 hp
176 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI200 hp
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)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
Power
236 hp
176 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI200 hp
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) Facelift 2005 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)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.4 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI200 hp
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)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI200 hp
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)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hpAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 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
6.3 s
7.0 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
682 km
424 mi
682 km
424 mi
682 km
424 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
209 g/km
209 g/km
209 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hpAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hpAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hpAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI 200 hp
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,310 LC/year2,310 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 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 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 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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