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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)

285 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)

247 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)

224 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    137 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
Power
285hp213kW+95 hp
247hp184kW+57 hp
224hp167kW+34 hp
190hp142kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-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
265 km/h
165 mph
+29 km/h
255 km/h
158 mph
+19 km/h
248 km/h
154 mph
+12 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
58.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph-13.4 s
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-8.3 s
Calculated
66.4s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph-5.1 s
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.4 s
5.2s-0.9 s
5.5s-0.6 s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
15.7s-9.6 s
Calculated
18.4s-7.0 s
Calculated
20.5s-4.8 s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
13.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
319Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
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
137g/km
137g/km
137g/km
137g/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 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 190 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 190 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
18.4 s
20.5 s
25.3 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
11.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
13.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
113 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 95 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 190 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 190 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 95 hp (71 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 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 190 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hp and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 3)285 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
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 (Stage 3)285 hp
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
4.7 s
265 km/h
165 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
247 hp
184 kW
5.2 s
255 km/h
158 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
224 hp
167 kW
5.5 s
248 km/h
154 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
6.1 s
236 km/h
147 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 (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 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 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 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 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.5 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.1 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 (Stage 3)285 hp
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hpAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
247 hp
184 kW
224 hp
167 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
6.1 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
236 km/h
147 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
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
917 km
570 mi
917 km
570 mi
917 km
570 mi
917 km
570 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
137 g/km
137 g/km
137 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
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hpAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 190 hp
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 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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