Car comparison

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

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

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AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

285 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
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AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

248 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

221 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    273 km/h
    170 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,285 kg
    2,833 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    108 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,220 km
    758 mi
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 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
1,285kg2,833lb
1,285kg2,833lb
1,285kg2,833lb
1,285kg2,833lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,845kg4,068lb
1,845kg4,068lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
+39 km/h
260 km/h
162 mph
+26 km/h
250 km/h
155 mph
+16 km/h
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-13.9 s
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph-9.1 s
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
81.3s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.8 s
6.1s-1.2 s
6.5s-0.8 s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
17.5s-12.6 s
Calculated
20.5s-9.6 s
Calculated
23.5s-6.6 s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
5.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
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 highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
473Nm/t317lb-ft/ton
Calculated
414Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
370Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,220km758mi
Calculated
1,220km758mi
Calculated
1,220km758mi
Calculated
1,220km758mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,237mm167in
4,237mm167in
4,237mm167in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,601mm102in
2,601mm102in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
365L
365L
365L
365L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
1,100L
1,100L
1,100L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
108g/km
108g/km
108g/km
108g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 184 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
20.5 s
23.5 s
30.1 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
101 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
380 Nm
280 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 (Stage 3)285 hp
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
1,285 kg
2,833 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 (Stage 3)285 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
260 km/h
162 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
234 km/h
145 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) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 184 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (Stage 3)285 hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 (Stage 3)285 hp
1,220 km
758 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
1,220 km
758 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
1,220 km
758 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
1,220 km
758 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.6 s
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
6.1 s
260 km/h
162 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
6.5 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.3 s
234 km/h
145 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 (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 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 (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
7.3 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 (Stage 3)285 hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 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
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
Fuel consumption
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
1,220 km
758 mi
1,220 km
758 mi
1,220 km
758 mi
1,220 km
758 mi
CO2 score
108 g/km
108 g/km
108 g/km
108 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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.

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 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 184 hp
Consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.17 LC100 km7.17 LC100 km7.17 LC100 km7.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.55 LC100 mi11.55 LC100 mi11.55 LC100 mi11.55 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used615 L162 US gal135 UK gal615 L162 US gal135 UK gal615 L162 US gal135 UK gal615 L162 US gal135 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,076 LC/year1,076 LC/year1,076 LC/year1,076 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) 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 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 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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