Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 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

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2020-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,285 kg
    2,833 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
180hp134kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,285kg2,833lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
30.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,456mm175in
4,495mm177in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
425L
Max trunk volume
845L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
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 TFSIAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
30.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI has 30 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
1,285 kg
2,833 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)1.8 TFSI
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
232 km/h
144 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)1.8 TFSI6.8 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI: 1.6 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 1.6 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)1.8 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
833 km
518 mi
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
232 km/h
144 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
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
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

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
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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.4 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
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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) 1.8 TFSIAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 167 km (104 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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