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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 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

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
180hp134kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
80.7s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
29.5s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,214mm166in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
281L
340L
Max trunk volume
1,011L
1,180L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
209g/km
149g/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 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
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
30.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 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 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 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 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 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 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
228 km/h
142 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI6.8 s

Although AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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: 2.3 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
846 km
526 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.8 s
228 km/h
142 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.0 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 164 km (102 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 60 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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