Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA)

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 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
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
180hp134kW
200hp149kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
83.3s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
674km419mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,237mm167in
4,286mm169in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume
365L
370L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
1,120L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
30.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI 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 (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
1,470 kg
3,241 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
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI7.1 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI7.1 s

Although AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: 3.1 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
862 km
536 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
674 km
419 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
234 km/h
145 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
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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,286 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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
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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.1 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,286 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
674 km
419 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
-
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 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 (8V) 1.8 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 188 km (117 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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