Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

AUDI A3 (8V)

1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)

270 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)

234 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)

212 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    268 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.6 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
    365 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hpAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hpAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hpAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
Power
270hp201kW+90 hp
234hp174kW+54 hp
212hp158kW+32 hp
180hp134kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,230kg2,712lb
1,230kg2,712lb
1,230kg2,712lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,790kg3,946lb
1,790kg3,946lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
+33 km/h
255 km/h
158 mph
+20 km/h
247 km/h
153 mph
+12 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-13.6 s
Calculated
70.0s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-8.8 s
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph-5.7 s
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s-1.6 s
6.0s-1.1 s
6.4s-0.7 s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
17.6s-11.2 s
Calculated
20.8s-8.0 s
Calculated
23.4s-5.5 s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,237mm167in
4,237mm167in
4,237mm167in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,601mm102in
2,601mm102in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
365L
365L
365L
365L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
1,100L
1,100L
1,100L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
135g/km
135g/km
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 2) 234 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 1) 212 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI 180 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 2) 234 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 1) 212 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI 180 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hpAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hpAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hpAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
20.8 s
23.4 s
28.9 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
104 mph
163 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp has 90 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI 180 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI 180 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp: 90 hp (67 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
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)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
1,230 kg
2,712 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)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
268 km/h
167 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
255 km/h
158 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
247 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI 180 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 2) 234 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 1) 212 hp, separated by only 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
270 hp
201 kW
5.5 s
268 km/h
167 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
234 hp
174 kW
6.0 s
255 km/h
158 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
212 hp
158 kW
6.4 s
247 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 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)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 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
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 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
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp 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)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.5 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.0 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.1 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)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hpAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hpAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hpAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
234 hp
174 kW
212 hp
158 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
135 g/km
135 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 2) 234 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 1) 212 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI 180 hp
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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