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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsHyundai Veloster · Facelift 2015 1.6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
VS

Hyundai Veloster · Facelift 2015

1.6

186 hp1591 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • 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
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIHyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Power
184hp137kW
186hp139kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,313kg2,895lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
81.7s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
44.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
725km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,591cc97cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,805mm71in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
149mm6in
Trunk volume
325L
320L
Max trunk volume
1,060L
1,015L
Doors
3
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
157g/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 TDIHyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.65,500 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIHyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
44.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
186 hp
139 kW

Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6 has 2 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
1,313 kg
2,895 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI6.8 s
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.68.4 s

Although Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6 has more power, AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6: 1.6 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6: 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
725 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
186 hp
139 kW
8.4 s
214 km/h
133 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
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
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Power
186 hp
139 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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
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
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Power
186 hp
139 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.4 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
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIHyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
186 hp
139 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
8.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
725 km
450 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIHyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 115 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 375 km (233 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 157 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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