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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,285 kg
    2,833 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    847 km
    527 mi
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
190hp142kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,285kg2,833lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
79.4s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
365L
340L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
1,180L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
149g/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 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
30.3 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
155 km/h
96 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has 10 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,370 kg
3,020 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
228 km/h
142 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 TFSI6.7 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 0.1 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 0.6 L/100 km.

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
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
847 km
527 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
846 km
526 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
6.7 s
244 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.8 s
228 km/h
142 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/h6.7 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 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
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
847 km
527 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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.

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 (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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