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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 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 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    893 km
    555 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
190hp142kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,285kg2,833lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
79.4s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
893km555mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
365L
365L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
1,100L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
129g/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 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI5,100 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
30.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has 10 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 TFSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 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 TFSI
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,250 kg
2,756 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 TFSI
244 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
232 km/h
144 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 TFSI6.7 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 (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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

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 TFSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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 TFSI
847 km
527 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
893 km
555 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.7 s
244 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
232 km/h
144 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 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 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 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.2 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 TFSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
847 km
527 mi
893 km
555 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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