Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6vsAUDI A3 (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)

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2005
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
250hp186kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,230kg2,712lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
82.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
612km380mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,203mm165in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
281L
365L
Max trunk volume
1,031L
1,100L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
235g/km
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V66,300 rpm2,500-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
28.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 has 70 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,230 kg
2,712 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)3.2 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V66.4 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 and AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 0.7 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)3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: 4.0 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)3.2 V6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
612 km
380 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
862 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 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)3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 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)3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 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)3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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)3.2 V6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
612 km
380 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
235 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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) 3.2 V6AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 250 km (155 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 84 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 100 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • 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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