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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 35 TFSIvsAUDI 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 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,325 kg
    2,921 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,170 km
    727 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,325kg2,921lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,915kg4,222lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
88.7s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
84.9s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
36.9s
Calculated
45.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
1,170km727mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,352mm171in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,441mm57in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
1,060L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
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) Facelift 2024 35 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 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)Facelift 202435 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.9 s
45.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 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)Facelift 202435 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 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)Facelift 202435 TFSI
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
226 km/h
140 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
214 km/h
133 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)Facelift 202435 TFSI8.1 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: 0.1 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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: 1.2 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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
847 km
527 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
1,170 km
727 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
226 km/h
140 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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 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)Facelift 202435 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 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)Facelift 202435 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSIAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 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
847 km
527 mi
1,170 km
727 mi
CO2 score
-
122 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSIAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 323 km (201 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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