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AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6vsAUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

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 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2005
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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 Manual

  • 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
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 Automatic

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    638 km
    397 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6ManualAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic
Power
250hp186kW
250hp186kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
82.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
23.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
566km352mi
Calculated
638km397mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,203mm165in
4,238mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume
281L
280L
Max trunk volume
1,031L
1,010L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
254g/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 V6 ManualAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 AutomaticPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 Manual: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 Automatic: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6Manual6,300 rpm2,500-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic6,300 rpm2,800-3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6ManualAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
23.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6Manual
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic
250 hp
186 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6Manual
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6Manual
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic
1,510 kg
3,329 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 V6Manual
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic
250 km/h
155 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 V6Manual6.5 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 Automatic and AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 Manual: 0.1 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)3.2 V6Manual
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 Automatic and AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 Manual: 1.2 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 V6Manual
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6Manual
566 km
352 mi
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic
638 km
397 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6Manual
250 hp
186 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic
250 hp
186 kW
6.4 s
250 km/h
155 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 V6Manual
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 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)3.2 V6Manual
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 Automatic 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 V6Manual
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.4 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 V6Manual
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6ManualAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6Automatic
Power
250 hp
186 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
566 km
352 mi
638 km
397 mi
CO2 score
254 g/km
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Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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 V6 ManualAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 Automatic
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 Manual

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 Automatic

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 72 km (45 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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