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AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,170 km
    727 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2017
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,170km727mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,237mm167in
4,241mm167in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,602mm102in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
325L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,060L
1,060L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
131g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 2016-2017PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 2016-2017: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI2014-20163,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-20173,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2017
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
30.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2017
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2017
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2017
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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2017
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI2014-20166.8 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-20176.8 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 (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2017
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2017
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016
1,170 km
727 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2017
1,100 km
684 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016
184 hp
137 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2017
184 hp
137 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2017
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2017
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2017
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.8 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2017
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2017
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,170 km
727 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
131 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 2016-2017
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

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

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