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.

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)

270 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)

234 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)

212 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    264 km/h
    164 mph
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
Power
270hp201kW+90 hp
234hp174kW+54 hp
212hp158kW+32 hp
180hp134kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft+154 Nm
378Nm279lb-ft+98 Nm
342Nm252lb-ft+62 Nm
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,945kg4,288lb
1,945kg4,288lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
+29 km/h
253 km/h
157 mph
+18 km/h
246 km/h
153 mph
+11 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
51.6s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-10.8 s
Calculated
55.4s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-7.0 s
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph-4.5 s
Calculated
62.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s-1.5 s
5.8s-1.0 s
6.1s-0.7 s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
15.8s-9.0 s
Calculated
18.4s-6.4 s
Calculated
20.4s-4.3 s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
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
390L
390L
390L
390L
Max trunk volume
845L
845L
845L
845L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
152g/km
152g/km
152g/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 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 2) 234 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 1) 212 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI 180 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
18.4 s
20.4 s
24.8 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
175 km/h
109 mph
170 km/h
106 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

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) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI 180 hp: 1.5 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

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)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
270 hp
201 kW
5.3 s
264 km/h
164 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
234 hp
174 kW
5.8 s
253 km/h
157 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
212 hp
158 kW
6.1 s
246 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 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)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.8 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)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hp
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)270 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
234 hp
174 kW
212 hp
158 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
378 Nm
279 lb-ft
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
152 g/km
152 g/km
152 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 2) 234 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 1) 212 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI 180 hp
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 270 hp

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 56 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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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