Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 35 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 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TDI

  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,410 kg
    3,109 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
80.7s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
91.1s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
29.5s
Calculated
37.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,214mm166in
4,352mm171in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,441mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,635mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
281L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,011L
1,200L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
209g/km
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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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI3,000-4,200 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.5 s
37.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
146 km/h
91 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI has 50 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TDI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI: 50 hp (37 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
360 Nm
266 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
1,410 kg
3,109 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
227 km/h
141 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TDI: 1.1 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 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TDI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI: 3.4 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
926 km
575 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
227 km/h
141 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.1 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
8.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
-
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TDI
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 244 km (152 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 99 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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