Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 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 Sportback (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • 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
  • 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 overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,170km727mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,237mm167in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
325L
340L
Max trunk volume
1,060L
1,180L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
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
30.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 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 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (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 (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,370 kg
3,020 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
228 km/h
142 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI6.8 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 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 1.8 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 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
1,170 km
727 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
846 km
526 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.8 s
228 km/h
142 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 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 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,170 km
727 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 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 (8V) 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 324 km (201 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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