Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIvsInfiniti Q30 2.2 CDI

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

Infiniti Q30

2.2 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI

  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIInfinitiQ302.2 CDI
Power
150hp112kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,205kg2,657lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
1,765kg3,891lb
2,020kg4,453lb
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
90.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
39.5s
Calculated
41.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
4,425mm174in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,805mm71in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,495mm59in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,573mm62in
Trunk volume
365L
430L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
116g/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 TFSIInfiniti Q30 2.2 CDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI: 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIInfinitiQ302.2 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.5 s
41.9 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
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
144 km/h
89 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
170 hp
127 kW

Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI has 20 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI and Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI: 20 hp (15 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
350 Nm
258 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
1,485 kg
3,274 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI8.3 s

Although Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI has more power, AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI and Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI: 0.2 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: 0.6 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
1,136 km
706 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,495 mm
58.9 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 (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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.3 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIInfinitiQ302.2 CDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,495 mm
58.9 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
116 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 TFSIInfiniti Q30 2.2 CDI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 136 km (85 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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