Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (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

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,260 kg
    2,778 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,260kg2,778lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,456mm175in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
390L
380L
Max trunk volume
845L
1,220L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
152g/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 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
29.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
154 km/h
95 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,260 kg
2,778 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
235 km/h
146 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 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)1.8 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
862 km
536 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 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
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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
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.

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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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