Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDIvsAUDI 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)

40 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
180hp134kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
83.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
893km555mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,343mm171in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
325L
365L
Max trunk volume
1,145L
1,100L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI3,600-4,100 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm4,350 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
30.0 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI 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 (8Y) 40 TDI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
1,480 kg
3,263 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
243 km/h
151 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI6.8 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI 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)40 TDI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
917 km
570 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
6.8 s
243 km/h
151 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI 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)40 TDI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.8 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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
917 km
570 mi
893 km
555 mi
CO2 score
-
129 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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) 40 TDIAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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