Car comparison

AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

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

New comparison

AUDI S1 Sportback

2.0 TFSI

231 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,285 kg
    2,833 lb
  • 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 economy score
    96/100

AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
231hp172kW
184hp137kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,285kg2,833lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
20.6s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
1,220km758mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
3,975mm156in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,452mm57in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
210L
365L
Max trunk volume
860L
1,100L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
50L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
108g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI6,000 rpm1,600-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.6 s
30.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI has 47 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI5.9 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI: 3.1 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
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
625 km
388 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
1,220 km
758 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
231 hp
172 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,975 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
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

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
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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

AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,975 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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
625 km
388 mi
1,220 km
758 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
108 g/km
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km7.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi11.55 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal615 L162 US gal135 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,076 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 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
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 595 km (369 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 60 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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