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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

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Audi A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005

2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008
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Audi A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005

2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)

260 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008
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Audi A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005

2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)

236 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008
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Audi A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    273 km/h
    170 mph
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    433 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    66/100

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
1,320kg2,910lb
1,320kg2,910lb
1,320kg2,910lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
+37 km/h
259 km/h
161 mph
+23 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+15 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
68.0s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-13.0 s
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-8.2 s
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-4.7 s
Calculated
81.0s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s-1.6 s
6.0s-1.1 s
6.4s-0.7 s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
17.5s-11.5 s
Calculated
20.7s-8.3 s
Calculated
23.1s-5.9 s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km433mi
Calculated
696km433mi
Calculated
696km433mi
Calculated
696km433mi
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
350L
350L
350L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,080L
1,080L
1,080L
1,080L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
190g/km
190g/km
190g/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
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
20.7 s
23.1 s
29.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
104 mph
163 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
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI200 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI200 hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
5.5 s
273 km/h
170 mph
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
6.0 s
259 km/h
161 mph
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
236 hp
176 kW
6.4 s
251 km/h
156 mph
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI200 hp
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
236 km/h
147 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/h5.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 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/h6.0 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 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/h6.4 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 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/h7.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 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/h5.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
Power
236 hp
176 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI200 hp
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.0 s
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI200 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.1 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 (Stage 3)300 hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI200 hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,214 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,214 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,214 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,214 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
696 km
433 mi
696 km
433 mi
696 km
433 mi
696 km
433 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
190 g/km
190 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year2,074 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 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 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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