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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

285 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

248 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

221 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    131 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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
1,470kg3,241lb
1,470kg3,241lb
1,470kg3,241lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,955kg4,310lb
1,955kg4,310lb
1,955kg4,310lb
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
63.7s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph-14.7 s
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-9.8 s
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-6.2 s
Calculated
78.4s99% 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
17.6s-12.5 s
Calculated
20.6s-9.6 s
Calculated
23.8s-6.4 s
Calculated
30.2s
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
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
414Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
362Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
4,241mm167in
4,241mm167in
4,241mm167in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,424mm56in
1,424mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,602mm102in
2,602mm102in
2,602mm102in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
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
131g/km
131g/km
131g/km
131g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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
17.6 s
20.6 s
23.8 s
30.2 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
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 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
13.3 s
13.8 s
14.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
101 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 101 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 101 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.2 s
261 km/h
162 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
5.6 s
251 km/h
156 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
6.1 s
242 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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)Facelift 20162.0 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
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
131 g/km
131 g/km
131 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
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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 25 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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