Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSIvsAUDI 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 Sedan (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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

  • 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
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
1,170km727mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,456mm175in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
325L
Max trunk volume
845L
1,060L
Doors
4
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
29.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI6.8 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI6.8 s

Although AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 1.9 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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
833 km
518 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
1,170 km
727 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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 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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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
833 km
518 mi
1,170 km
727 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 337 km (209 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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