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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    131 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
325L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,060L
1,060L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
29.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,340 kg
2,954 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 20162.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
228 km/h
142 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 20162.0 TDI6.8 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI6.7 s

Although AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI has more power, AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 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 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 1.5 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 20162.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.7 s
228 km/h
142 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 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 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 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.7 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 20162.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 254 km (158 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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