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

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • 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 economy score
    94/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
66.7s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,170km727mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
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
131g/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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
29.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,505 kg
3,318 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI6.9 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.1 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 s
237 km/h
147 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.9 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
4,458 mm
175.5 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
1,100 km
684 mi
1,170 km
727 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 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
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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