Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008
VS

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    131 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
80.7s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
29.5s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,214mm166in
4,241mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,602mm102in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
281L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,011L
1,060L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
209g/km
131g/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 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.5 s
30.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI has 16 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 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)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,470 kg
3,241 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)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI7.0 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI6.8 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI: 0.2 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
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI: 3.8 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)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
682 km
424 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.0 s
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 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
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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 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)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.0 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.8 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
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
131 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 418 km (260 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 44 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 78 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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