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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI

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

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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y)

40 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Lightest
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,255kg2,767lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,815kg4,001lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
83.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
26.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
4,343mm171in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,449mm57in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
365L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
1,145L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
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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 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI3,600-4,100 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm4,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
26.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI has 10 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
1,480 kg
3,263 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
244 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI6.8 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI6.8 s

Although AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI has more power, AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
862 km
536 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
917 km
570 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
244 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
6.8 s
243 km/h
151 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 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.8 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 TFSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
917 km
570 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
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Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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