Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TDIvsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.5 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2017-2017

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
83.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
32.9s
Calculated
39.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,241mm167in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,602mm102in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
425L
365L
Max trunk volume-
1,100L
Doors
4
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
114g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDIAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
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
32.9 s
39.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 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
151 km/h
94 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI8.1 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI8.1 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: 0.5 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
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

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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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
1,111 km
690 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
114 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDIAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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