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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.5 TFSI (Stage 3)

225 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2017-2017
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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.5 TFSI (Stage 2)

195 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2017-2017
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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.5 TFSI (Stage 1)

177 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2017-2017
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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.5 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2017-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    249 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
Power
225hp168kW+75 hp
195hp145kW+45 hp
177hp132kW+27 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,205kg2,657lb
1,205kg2,657lb
1,205kg2,657lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,765kg3,891lb
1,765kg3,891lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
+29 km/h
237 km/h
147 mph
+17 km/h
231 km/h
144 mph
+11 km/h
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph-13.3 s
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph-9.0 s
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s-1.8 s
6.9s-1.2 s
7.3s-0.8 s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
22.5s-17.2 s
Calculated
27.1s-12.5 s
Calculated
30.7s-8.9 s
Calculated
39.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.5s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
15.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
4,241mm167in
4,241mm167in
4,241mm167in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,424mm56in
1,424mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,602mm102in
2,602mm102in
2,602mm102in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
365L
365L
365L
365L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
1,100L
1,100L
1,100L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
114g/km
114g/km
114g/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 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp5,000-6,000 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 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.5 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.9 s
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
27.1 s
30.7 s
39.6 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
15.2 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
157 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI 150 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI 150 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 (Stage 3)225 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.3 s
249 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
6.9 s
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.3 s
231 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp 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 (Stage 3)225 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.3 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
195 hp
145 kW
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.9 s
7.3 s
8.1 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
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
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
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
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
114 g/km
114 g/km
114 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI 150 hp
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 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
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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