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

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2008-2009
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    893 km
    555 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
250hp186kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
82.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
638km397mi
Calculated
893km555mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
280L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,010L
1,220L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions-
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V66,300 rpm2,800-3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (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)Facelift 20083.2 V6AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
30.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 has 70 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 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)Facelift 20083.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (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)Facelift 20083.2 V6
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,280 kg
2,822 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 20083.2 V6
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (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)Facelift 20083.2 V66.4 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 0.9 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 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 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)Facelift 20083.2 V6
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
638 km
397 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
893 km
555 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.4 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 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)Facelift 20083.2 V6
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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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 20083.2 V6
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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 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)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.3 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 20083.2 V6
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6AUDIA3 Sportback (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
7.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
638 km
397 mi
893 km
555 mi
CO2 score
-
129 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 2008 3.2 V6AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 255 km (158 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

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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