Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2024
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

1.4 TFSI COD ultra

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    89 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
32.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,495mm177in
4,456mm175in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
425L
425L
Max trunk volume-
880L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSIAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultraPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
32.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
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 (8Y)35 TFSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,250 kg
2,756 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 (8Y)35 TFSI
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
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 (8Y)35 TFSI8.4 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra and AUDI A3 Sedan (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 (8Y)35 TFSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
1,020 km
634 mi
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 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 (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
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

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 (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 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 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.4 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

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 (8Y)35 TFSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
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
Range score
1,020 km
634 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
-
109 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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 (8Y) 35 TFSIAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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