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Audi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI · Stage 3vsAudi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI · Stage 2vsAudi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI · Stage 1vsAudi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

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

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Audi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.5 TFSI (Stage 3)

225 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2017-2018
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Audi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.5 TFSI (Stage 2)

195 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2017-2018
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Audi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.5 TFSI (Stage 1)

177 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2017-2018
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Audi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.5 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    257 km/h
    160 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    962 km
    597 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
Power
225hp168kW+75 hp
195hp145kW+45 hp
177hp132kW+27 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,240kg2,734lb
1,240kg2,734lb
1,240kg2,734lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,790kg3,946lb
1,790kg3,946lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
+33 km/h
244 km/h
152 mph
+20 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
+12 km/h
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
60.6s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph-10.0 s
Calculated
64.1s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph-6.5 s
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph-4.1 s
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s-1.8 s
7.0s-1.2 s
7.4s-0.8 s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
19.6s-13.4 s
Calculated
23.3s-9.8 s
Calculated
26.3s-6.7 s
Calculated
33.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.6s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
313Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,458mm176in
4,458mm176in
4,458mm176in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,796mm71in
1,796mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,416mm56in
1,416mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,637mm104in
2,637mm104in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
425L
425L
425L
425L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
119g/km
119g/km
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.1 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
23.3 s
26.3 s
33.1 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
13.0 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
163 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI 150 hp and Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp and Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI 150 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hp and Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 hp, separated by only 0.4 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)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.4 s
257 km/h
160 mph
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.0 s
244 km/h
152 mph
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.4 s
236 km/h
147 mph
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
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
4,458 mm
175.5 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp 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)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.4 s
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.0 s
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.4 s
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI150 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
195 hp
145 kW
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.4 s
8.2 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
962 km
597 mi
962 km
597 mi
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI 150 hp
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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