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Audi A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsAudi A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsAudi A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsAudi A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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Audi A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

233 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
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Audi A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

203 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
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Audi A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

180 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
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Audi A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Audi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    252 km/h
    157 mph
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    544 Nm
    401 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,275 kg
    2,811 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    111 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpAudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpAudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpAudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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
1,275kg2,811lb
1,275kg2,811lb
1,275kg2,811lb
1,275kg2,811lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,835kg4,045lb
1,835kg4,045lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
+34 km/h
240 km/h
149 mph
+22 km/h
230 km/h
143 mph
+12 km/h
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
76.0s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-13.7 s
Calculated
80.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph-9.3 s
Calculated
83.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph-6.1 s
Calculated
89.7s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s-2.0 s
7.1s-1.5 s
7.6s-0.9 s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
23.0s-20.8 s
Calculated
27.6s-16.3 s
Calculated
32.7s-11.1 s
Calculated
43.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s-1.9 s
Calculated
6.7s-1.3 s
Calculated
7.2s-0.9 s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s-1.7 s
Calculated
15.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
427Nm/t285lb-ft/ton
Calculated
373Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
4,241mm167in
4,241mm167in
4,241mm167in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,424mm56in
1,424mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,602mm102in
2,602mm102in
2,602mm102in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
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
111g/km
111g/km
111g/km
111g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Audi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpAudi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpAudi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpAudi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Audi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpAudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpAudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpAudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.7 s
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.6 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
27.6 s
32.7 s
43.8 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
13.0 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.0 s
15.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
156 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Audi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than Audi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Audi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp and Audi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp and Audi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp: 2.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Audi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and Audi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.5 s
252 km/h
157 mph
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.1 s
240 km/h
149 mph
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.6 s
230 km/h
143 mph
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
218 km/h
135 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Audi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.6 s
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.5 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpAudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpAudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpAudiA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.6 s
8.5 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
CO2 score
111 g/km
111 g/km
111 g/km
111 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
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAudi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpAudi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpAudi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpAudi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,155 LC/year1,155 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Audi A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 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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