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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2017-2017
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

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
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 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
  • 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
1,205kg2,657lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
83.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
87.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
39.5s
Calculated
41.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
909km565mi
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
1,220L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
125g/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
39.5 s
41.0 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
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
1,250 kg
2,756 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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
1,000 km
621 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
909 km
565 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
1,220 L
43.1 cu ft
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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
1,220 L
43.1 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
1,220 L
43.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 91 km (56 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 11 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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