AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)
Car comparison
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAUDI A3 Sedan (8V)
1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)
1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)
1.8 TFSI
Comparison overview
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.6 s
- Fastest top speed273 km/h170 mph
- Most powerful270 hp201 kW
- Highest torque388 Nm286 lb-ft
- Lightest1,270 kg2,800 lb
- Best power-to-weight213 hp/t159 kW/t4.7 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.9 L/100 km48.0 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions135 g/km
- Best estimated range862 km536 mi
- Largest trunk425 L
- Best overall score68/100
- Best performance score66/100
- Best economy score91/100
- Best practicality score72/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp |
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| Power | 270hp201kW+90 hp | 234hp174kW+54 hp | 212hp158kW+32 hp | 180hp134kW |
| Torque | 388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm | 338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm | 305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,270kg2,800lb | 1,270kg2,800lb | 1,270kg2,800lb | 1,270kg2,800lb |
| Gross weight | 1,820kg4,012lb | 1,820kg4,012lb | 1,820kg4,012lb | 1,820kg4,012lb |
| Top speed | 273 km/h 170 mph | 261 km/h 162 mph | 254 km/h 158 mph | 242 km/h 150 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 54.5s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-11.8 s Calculated | 58.5s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph-7.7 s Calculated | 61.5s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-4.8 s Calculated | 66.3s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6s-1.6 s | 6.1s-1.1 s | 6.5s-0.7 s | 7.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.9s-8.6 s Calculated | 18.4s-6.1 s Calculated | 20.4s-4.1 s Calculated | 24.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4s-1.5 s Calculated | 5.8s-1.0 s Calculated | 6.2s-0.7 s Calculated | 6.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.5s-1.6 s Calculated | 14.0s-1.1 s Calculated | 14.4s-0.7 s Calculated | 15.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 213hp/t159kW/t96hp/1000 lb Calculated | 184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb Calculated | 167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb Calculated | 142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton Calculated | 266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton Calculated | 240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton Calculated | 197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 862km536mi Calculated | 862km536mi Calculated | 862km536mi Calculated | 862km536mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,798cc110cu in | 1,798cc110cu in | 1,798cc110cu in | 1,798cc110cu in |
| Length | 4,456mm175in | 4,456mm175in | 4,456mm175in | 4,456mm175in |
| 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 |
| Max trunk volume | 880L | 880L | 880L | 880L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 50L | 50L | 50L |
| CO2 emissions | 135g/km | 135g/km | 135g/km | 135g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 2) 234 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 1) 212 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI 180 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp | 5,100-6,200 rpm | 1,250-5,000 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 5,100-6,200 rpm | 1,250-5,000 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 5,100-6,200 rpm | 1,250-5,000 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 5,100-6,200 rpm | 1,250-5,000 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.8 s | 6.2 s | 6.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.6 s | 6.1 s | 6.5 s | 7.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.9 s | 18.4 s | 20.4 s | 24.5 s |
| Top speed | 273 km/h 170 mph | 261 km/h 162 mph | 254 km/h 158 mph | 242 km/h 150 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.6 s | 2.7 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.2 s | 6.4 s | 6.6 s | 6.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 9.4 s | 9.6 s | 10.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.5 s | 11.9 s | 12.3 s | 12.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.5 s | 14.0 s | 14.4 s | 15.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 183 km/h 114 mph | 175 km/h 109 mph | 169 km/h 105 mph | 161 km/h 100 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp | 270 hp 201 kW |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 234 hp 174 kW |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 212 hp 158 kW |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 180 hp 134 kW |
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp has 90 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI 180 hp.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI 180 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp: 90 hp (67 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp | 388 Nm 286 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 338 Nm 249 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 305 Nm 225 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp | 1,270 kg 2,800 lb |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 1,270 kg 2,800 lb |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 1,270 kg 2,800 lb |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 1,270 kg 2,800 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 261 km/h 162 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 254 km/h 158 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 242 km/h 150 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp | 5.6 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 6.1 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 6.5 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 7.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI 180 hp: 1.6 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 2) 234 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 1) 212 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp | 213 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 184 hp/t 137 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 167 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp | 862 km 536 mi |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 862 km 536 mi |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 862 km 536 mi |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 862 km 536 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp | 270 hp 201 kW | 5.6 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 234 hp 174 kW | 6.1 s | 261 km/h 162 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 212 hp 158 kW | 6.5 s | 254 km/h 158 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 180 hp 134 kW | 7.2 s | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp |
| 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp |
| 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp |
| 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp |
| 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 5.6 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 6.1 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 6.5 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 7.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp | 213 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 184 hp/t 137 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 167 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 270 hp 201 kW | 234 hp 174 kW | 212 hp 158 kW | 180 hp 134 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 388 Nm 286 lb-ft | 338 Nm 249 lb-ft | 305 Nm 225 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.6 s | 6.1 s | 6.5 s | 7.2 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 273 km/h 170 mph | 261 km/h 162 mph | 254 km/h 158 mph | 242 km/h 150 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,270 kg 2,800 lb | 1,270 kg 2,800 lb | 1,270 kg 2,800 lb | 1,270 kg 2,800 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 862 km 536 mi | 862 km 536 mi | 862 km 536 mi | 862 km 536 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 135 g/km | 135 g/km | 135 g/km | 135 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 | 213 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 184 hp/t 137 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 167 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp | AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 2) 234 hp | AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 1) 212 hp | AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI 180 hp |
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| Consumption | 5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.15 LC100 km | 10.15 LC100 km | 10.15 LC100 km | 10.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 16.33 LC100 mi | 16.33 LC100 mi | 16.33 LC100 mi | 16.33 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 870 L230 US gal191 UK gal | 870 L230 US gal191 UK gal | 870 L230 US gal191 UK gal | 870 L230 US gal191 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,523 LC/year | 1,523 LC/year | 1,523 LC/year | 1,523 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp
- Has 36 hp more
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 28 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
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 2) 234 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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