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)

233 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

203 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

180 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    544 Nm
    401 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    122 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,170 km
    727 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233hp173kW+83 hp
203hp151kW+53 hp
180hp134kW+30 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
544Nm401lb-ft+204 Nm
476Nm351lb-ft+136 Nm
425Nm313lb-ft+85 Nm
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,355kg2,987lb
1,355kg2,987lb
1,355kg2,987lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
1,915kg4,222lb
1,915kg4,222lb
1,915kg4,222lb
1,915kg4,222lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
+31 km/h
234 km/h
145 mph
+20 km/h
226 km/h
140 mph
+12 km/h
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-13.4 s
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph-9.2 s
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph-5.5 s
Calculated
85.5s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s-2.0 s
6.8s-1.4 s
7.3s-0.9 s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
23.4s-22.8 s
Calculated
28.2s-17.9 s
Calculated
33.3s-12.8 s
Calculated
46.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.5s-1.3 s
Calculated
6.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
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
Quarter mile
14.3s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
401Nm/t269lb-ft/ton
Calculated
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,170km727mi
Calculated
1,170km727mi
Calculated
1,170km727mi
Calculated
1,170km727mi
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
325L
325L
325L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,060L
1,060L
1,060L
1,060L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
122g/km
122g/km
122g/km
122g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.5 s
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.8 s
7.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
28.2 s
33.3 s
46.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.8 s
15.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
156 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 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)233 hp
544 Nm
401 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
476 Nm
351 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
425 Nm
313 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
340 Nm
251 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)233 hp
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
1,355 kg
2,987 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)233 hp
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
226 km/h
140 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
214 km/h
133 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) 233 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp: 2.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 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)233 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
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 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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)233 hp
1,170 km
727 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
1,170 km
727 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
1,170 km
727 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
1,170 km
727 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)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.2 s
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
6.8 s
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
226 km/h
140 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 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)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 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)233 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.2 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.3 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
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 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
203 hp
151 kW
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
544 Nm
401 lb-ft
476 Nm
351 lb-ft
425 Nm
313 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.8 s
7.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
1,170 km
727 mi
1,170 km
727 mi
1,170 km
727 mi
1,170 km
727 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
122 g/km
122 g/km
122 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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) 233 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 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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