Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 (8V) 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 (Stage 3)

285 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

248 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

221 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    261 km/h
    162 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    205 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 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
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
Power
285hp213kW+101 hp
248hp185kW+64 hp
221hp165kW+37 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+228 Nm
532Nm392lb-ft+152 Nm
475Nm350lb-ft+95 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,390kg3,064lb
1,390kg3,064lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
+31 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+21 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
+12 km/h
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
62.0s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph-14.8 s
Calculated
67.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-9.8 s
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-6.2 s
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s-1.6 s
5.6s-1.2 s
6.1s-0.7 s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
17.4s-12.4 s
Calculated
20.4s-9.5 s
Calculated
23.5s-6.3 s
Calculated
29.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
5.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.7s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
437Nm/t293lb-ft/ton
Calculated
383Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,170km727mi
Calculated
1,170km727mi
Calculated
1,170km727mi
Calculated
1,170km727mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
325L
325L
325L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,060L
1,060L
1,060L
1,060L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
124g/km
124g/km
124g/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 (Stage 3) 285 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 184 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp3,500-4,000 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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
20.4 s
23.5 s
29.8 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
11.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
14.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
102 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 101 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 184 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 101 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
1,390 kg
3,064 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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
261 km/h
162 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
251 km/h
156 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
242 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
230 km/h
143 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) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 184 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
1,170 km
727 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
1,170 km
727 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
1,170 km
727 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
1,170 km
727 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.2 s
261 km/h
162 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
5.6 s
251 km/h
156 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
6.1 s
242 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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)2.0 TDI184 hp
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

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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
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

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
248 hp
185 kW
221 hp
165 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
4,237 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
4,237 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
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
1,170 km
727 mi
1,170 km
727 mi
1,170 km
727 mi
1,170 km
727 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
124 g/km
124 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 184 hp
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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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