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AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI 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 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
180hp134kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,292mm169in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
302L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,032L
1,060L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
180g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (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
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
29.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 20 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,455 kg
3,208 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
236 km/h
147 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6.7 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI6.7 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 1.1 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
789 km
491 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
236 km/h
147 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.7 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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
789 km
491 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
180 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
302 L
10.7 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 57 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 23 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 31 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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