Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 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 (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,260 kg
    2,778 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,260kg2,778lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
81.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
1,060L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 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 (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
29.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
12.8 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,260 kg
2,778 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
235 km/h
146 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI7.2 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 0.5 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 0.7 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
862 km
536 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.2 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 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
862 km
536 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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