AUDI A3 (8V)
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AUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultravsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 2014-2016
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.1 s
- Fastest top speed220 km/h137 mph
- Most powerful150 hp112 kW
- Highest torque250 Nm184 lb-ft
- Lightest1,205 kg2,657 lb
- Best power-to-weight124 hp/t93 kW/t8.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.7 L/100 km50.0 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions109 g/km
- Best estimated range1,064 km661 mi
- Largest trunk365 L
- Best overall score53/100
- Best performance score46/100
- Best economy score94/100
- Best practicality score67/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra2014-2016 | AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra2016-2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,205kg2,657lb | 1,205kg2,657lb |
| Gross weight | 1,765kg3,891lb | 1,765kg3,891lb |
| Top speed | 220 km/h 137 mph | 220 km/h 137 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 83.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph Calculated | 83.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.1s | 8.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 39.4s Calculated | 39.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.7s Calculated | 7.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK | 4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.9s Calculated | 15.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb Calculated | 124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton Calculated | 207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,064km661mi Calculated | 1,000km621mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,395cc85cu in | 1,395cc85cu in |
| Length | 4,237mm167in | 4,241mm167in |
| Width | 1,777mm70in | 1,777mm70in |
| Height | 1,421mm56in | 1,424mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,601mm102in | 2,602mm102in |
| Front track | 1,542mm61in | 1,543mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,514mm60in | 1,514mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 365L | 365L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,100L | 1,100L |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 50L |
| CO2 emissions | 109g/km | 114g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 2014-2016: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 2016-2017: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra2014-2016 | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra2016-2017 | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra2014-2016 | AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra2016-2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.7 s | 7.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.1 s | 8.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 39.4 s | 39.5 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h 137 mph | 220 km/h 137 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.9 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.4 s | 10.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.4 s | 13.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.9 s | 15.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 146 km/h 91 mph | 146 km/h 91 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra2014-2016 | 150 hp 112 kW |
| AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra2016-2017 | 150 hp 112 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra2014-2016 | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra2016-2017 | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra2014-2016 | 1,205 kg 2,657 lb |
| AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra2016-2017 | 1,205 kg 2,657 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra2014-2016 | 220 km/h 137 mph |
| AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra2016-2017 | 220 km/h 137 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra2014-2016 | 8.1 s |
| AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra2016-2017 | 8.1 s |
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra2014-2016 | 4.7 L/100 km 50.0 mpg US 60.1 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra2016-2017 | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra2014-2016 | 124 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra2016-2017 | 124 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra2014-2016 | 1,064 km 661 mi |
| AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra2016-2017 | 1,000 km 621 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra2014-2016 | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.1 s | 220 km/h 137 mph |
| AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra2016-2017 | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.1 s | 220 km/h 137 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra2014-2016 |
| 4.7 L/100 km 50.0 mpg US 60.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra2016-2017 |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 2014-2016 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra2014-2016 | 4.7 L/100 km 50.0 mpg US 60.1 mpg UK | 8.1 s |
| AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra2016-2017 | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 8.1 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra2014-2016 | 124 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp | 4.7 L/100 km 50.0 mpg US 60.1 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra2016-2017 | 124 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra2014-2016 | AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra2016-2017 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.1 s | 8.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 220 km/h 137 mph | 220 km/h 137 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,205 kg 2,657 lb | 1,205 kg 2,657 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.7 L/100 km 50.0 mpg US 60.1 mpg UK | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,064 km 661 mi | 1,000 km 621 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 109 g/km | 114 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 365 L 12.9 cu ft | 365 L 12.9 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 124 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp | 124 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 2014-2016 | AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 2016-2017 |
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| Consumption | 4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.23 LC100 km | 8.75 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 13.24 LC100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 705 L186 US gal155 UK gal | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,234 LC/year | 1,313 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 2014-2016
- Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 64 km (40 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 5 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 2016-2017
No measurable advantages in the available data.
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Highest CO2 emissions
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