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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 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)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    893 km
    555 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
Power
180hp134kW
200hp149kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
83.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
81.3s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
30.2s
Calculated
29.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
893km555mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
4,214mm166in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
281L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
1,011L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
209g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSIAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 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)1.8 TFSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 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)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.2 s
29.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI has 20 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 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)1.8 TFSI
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
1,430 kg
3,153 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)1.8 TFSI
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI7.3 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 0.3 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)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI: 3.2 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)1.8 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
893 km
555 mi
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
682 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
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

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)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 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)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.3 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
893 km
555 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
209 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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) 1.8 TFSIAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 211 km (131 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 99 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 80 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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