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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDIvsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y)

40 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,915kg4,222lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
83.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
Fuel consumption highway-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,343mm171in
4,241mm167in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,602mm102in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
325L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,145L
1,060L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions-
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDIAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI3,600-4,100 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm4,350 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
25.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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)40 TDI
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
236 km/h
147 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)40 TDI6.8 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI6.1 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.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI: 0.7 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)40 TDI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
6.8 s
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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 Sportback (8Y)40 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 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
Practicality
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
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
CO2 score
-
137 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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) 40 TDIAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6 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 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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