Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsDS 4 1.6 THP

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

DS 4

1.6 THP

210 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

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
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

DS 4 1.6 THP

  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIDS41.6 THP
Power
190hp142kW
210hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
285Nm210lb-ft
Curb weight
1,255kg2,767lb
1,387kg3,058lb
Gross weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
96.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
34.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
1,017km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
4,284mm169in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,502mm59in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,612mm103in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,532mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,527mm60in
Trunk volume
365L
359L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
138g/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 TFSIDS 4 1.6 THPPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • DS 4 1.6 THP: 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
DS41.6 THP6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIDS41.6 THP
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
34.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
146 km/h
91 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
DS41.6 THP
210 hp
157 kW

DS 4 1.6 THP has 20 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 DS 4 1.6 THP: 20 hp (15 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
DS41.6 THP
285 Nm
210 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
DS41.6 THP
1,387 kg
3,058 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
DS41.6 THP
235 km/h
146 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
DS41.6 THP8.4 s

Although DS 4 1.6 THP has more power, AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and DS 4 1.6 THP: 1.6 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 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
DS41.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
DS41.6 THP
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
DS41.6 THP
1,017 km
632 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
DS41.6 THP
210 hp
157 kW
8.4 s
235 km/h
146 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
DS41.6 THP
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 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 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
DS41.6 THP
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
DS41.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.4 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
DS41.6 THP
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIDS41.6 THP
Power
190 hp
142 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
8.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
1,017 km
632 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIDS 4 1.6 THP
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 132 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

DS 4 1.6 THP

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 155 km (96 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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