Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005 3.2 V6vsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008
VS

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 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) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 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
    167 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
250hp186kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,255kg2,767lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
84.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
571km355mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,214mm166in
4,241mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,602mm102in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
281L
365L
Max trunk volume
1,011L
1,100L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
250g/km
132g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V66,300 rpm2,500-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
26.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6 has 60 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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)Facelift 20053.2 V6
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,255 kg
2,767 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 20053.2 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
244 km/h
152 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 20053.2 V66.5 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6 and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 0.3 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 20053.2 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6: 4.7 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 20053.2 V6
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6
571 km
355 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
862 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
244 km/h
152 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 20053.2 V6
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
4,214 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 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 20053.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 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 20053.2 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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)Facelift 20053.2 V6
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
4,214 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
571 km
355 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
250 g/km
132 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 291 km (181 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 84 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 118 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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