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AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008 3.2 V6vsAUDI 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 (8PA) · Facelift 2008

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2008-2009
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    552 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • 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 economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
250hp186kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,230kg2,712lb
Gross weight
2,125kg4,685lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
638km397mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,292mm169in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
552L
365L
Max trunk volume
1,104L
1,100L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions-
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V66,300 rpm2,500-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
28.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 has 70 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) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V66.3 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 and AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 0.8 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 (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: 3.6 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 (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
638 km
397 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
862 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.3 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
552 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
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

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 (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 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 (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
552 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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
638 km
397 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
-
135 g/km
Trunk score
552 L
19.5 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 187 L more trunk volume

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 325 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 224 km (139 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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