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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 40 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 (8Y) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2025-present
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

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
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
204hp152kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,352mm171in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,441mm57in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
325L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,145L
1,060L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI4,500-6,000 rpm1,500-4,400 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
29.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI has 24 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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
320 Nm
236 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
245 km/h
152 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI6.3 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: 0.8 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
753 km
468 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.3 s
245 km/h
152 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.3 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 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
753 km
468 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
-
149 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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