Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.5 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2017
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,200 kg
    2,646 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    962 km
    597 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,200kg2,646lb
1,270kg2,800lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,855kg4,090lb
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
88.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
39.4s
Calculated
41.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
4,313mm170in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
365L
-
Max trunk volume
1,100L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
118g/km
117g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.4 s
41.1 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
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
1,270 kg
2,800 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
220 km/h
137 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI8.1 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
962 km
597 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
962 km
597 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
220 km/h
137 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
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
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.2 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
117 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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