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AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

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 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI

201 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • 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
  • 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 TDIAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
184hp137kW
201hp150kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
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Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
56.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,170km727mi
Calculated
655km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,237mm167in
4,504mm177in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,427mm56in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,635mm104in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
325L
235L
Max trunk volume
1,060L
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Doors
3
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
26.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
201 hp
150 kW

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI has 17 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
320 Nm
236 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
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
1,570 kg
3,461 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
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 TDI6.8 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: 0.3 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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: 3.7 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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
1,170 km
727 mi
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
655 km
407 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
201 hp
150 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
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 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 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
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 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.5 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
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Range score
1,170 km
727 mi
655 km
407 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
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Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 515 km (320 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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