Car comparison

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

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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y)

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI

  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,282 km
    797 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    425 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,250kg2,756lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
69.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
32.8s
Calculated
40.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,968cc120cu 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 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI: 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 TDI3,000-4,200 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm4,450 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 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.8 s
40.0 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.6 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
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
145 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 TDI
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 TDI
360 Nm
266 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
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI
1,415 kg
3,120 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 TDI
222 km/h
138 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 TDI8.3 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 TDI: 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 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: 0.8 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 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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 TDI
1,282 km
797 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 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
222 km/h
138 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 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 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 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 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
8.3 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
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 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
1,282 km
797 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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 TDI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km6.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi10.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal585 L155 US gal129 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,024 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 218 km (136 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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