Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 35 TFSIvsAUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

1.4 TFSI COD ultra

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,325kg2,921lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
88.7s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
83.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
36.9s
Calculated
39.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,352mm171in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,441mm57in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
365L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
1,100L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultraPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
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
36.9 s
39.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
226 km/h
140 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI8.1 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra8.1 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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: 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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
847 km
527 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
226 km/h
140 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.1 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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
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
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
847 km
527 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
-
109 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI

  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 216 km (134 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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