Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6vsAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI

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 Sportback (8Y)

40 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

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
  • 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
250hp186kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
82.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
83.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
26.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
612km380mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,203mm165in
4,343mm171in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,449mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
281L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,031L
1,145L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
235g/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) 3.2 V6AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI: 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI3,600-4,100 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm4,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
26.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
157 km/h
97 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 has 50 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI and AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: 50 hp (37 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
1,480 kg
3,263 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
243 km/h
151 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI: 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)3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI and AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: 3.8 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
917 km
570 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
6.8 s
243 km/h
151 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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)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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Range score
612 km
380 mi
917 km
570 mi
CO2 score
235 g/km
-
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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) 3.2 V6AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 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) 40 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 304 km (189 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 44 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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