Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultravsAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

1.4 TFSI COD ultra

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y)

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,240kg2,734lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
90.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
32.8s
Calculated
39.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,456mm175in
4,343mm171in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,449mm57in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
425L
380L
Max trunk volume
880L
1,200L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
109g/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 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.8 s
39.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
1,320 kg
2,910 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 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra8.2 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI: 0.2 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 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,064 km
661 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
224 km/h
139 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 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 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 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 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 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 64 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

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 (8Y) 35 TFSI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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