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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSIvsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y)

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
90.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
86.4s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
39.2s
Calculated
42.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,343mm171in
4,241mm167in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,602mm102in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
365L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
-
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
122g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.2 s
42.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,295 kg
2,855 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 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI8.4 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI: 0.2 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 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
1,000 km
621 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
218 km/h
135 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 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 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 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.4 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 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 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
-
122 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 64 km (40 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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