Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T

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

New comparison

AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

2.0 T

223 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    223 hp
    166 kW
  • Lightest
    1,270 kg
    2,800 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
Power
184hp137kW
223hp166kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,285kg2,833lb
1,270kg2,800lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
80.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
44.5s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,220km758mi
Calculated
948km589mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,237mm167in
4,456mm175in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
365L
390L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
845L
Doors
3
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
108g/km
135g/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 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T: 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 Sedan (8V)2.0 T4,500-6,200 rpm1,600-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
30.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
162 km/h
101 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 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
223 hp
166 kW

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T has 39 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T: 39 hp (29 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 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
350 Nm
258 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
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
1,270 kg
2,800 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
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
209 km/h
130 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 TDI7.3 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T and AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: 1.1 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
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T: 1.7 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
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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
1,220 km
758 mi
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
948 km
589 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
7.3 s
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
223 hp
166 kW
6.2 s
209 km/h
130 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/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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
Power
223 hp
166 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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/h7.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
Power
223 hp
166 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T 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
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
7.3 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.2 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
Power
184 hp
137 kW
223 hp
166 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
Fuel consumption
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,220 km
758 mi
948 km
589 mi
CO2 score
108 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T
Consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.17 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.55 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used615 L162 US gal135 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,076 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 271 km (169 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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