Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 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)

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
180hp134kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
83.3s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
30.2s
Calculated
29.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
674km419mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,286mm169in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
370L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,120L
1,060L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions-
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 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)2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 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)2.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.2 s
29.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 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)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 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) 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)2.0 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)2.0 TFSI
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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
234 km/h
145 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)2.0 TFSI7.1 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI6.7 s

Although AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI 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 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: 0.4 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)2.0 TFSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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) 2.0 TFSI: 2.4 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)2.0 TFSI
136 hp/t
101 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)2.0 TFSI
674 km
419 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)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
234 km/h
145 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)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,286 mm
168.7 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)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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) 1.8 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)2.0 TFSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.1 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)2.0 TFSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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)2.0 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
7.1 s
6.7 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,286 mm
168.7 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
674 km
419 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
-
149 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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) 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 172 km (107 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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