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)
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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/h5.7 s
- Fastest top speed270 km/h168 mph
- Most powerful270 hp201 kW
- Highest torque388 Nm286 lb-ft
- Lightest1,295 kg2,855 lb
- Best power-to-weight208 hp/t155 kW/t4.8 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.6 L/100 km42.0 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.0 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions129 g/km
- Best estimated range893 km555 mi
- Largest trunk425 L
- Best overall score68/100
- Best performance score66/100
- Best economy score92/100
- 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 | 1,295kg2,855lb | 1,295kg2,855lb | 1,295kg2,855lb | 1,295kg2,855lb |
| Gross weight | 1,845kg4,068lb | 1,845kg4,068lb | 1,845kg4,068lb | 1,845kg4,068lb |
| Top speed | 270 km/h 168 mph | 257 km/h 160 mph | 249 km/h 155 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 54.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph-10.1 s Calculated | 58.6s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph-6.3 s Calculated | 61.1s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph-3.8 s Calculated | 64.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7s-1.6 s | 6.2s-1.1 s | 6.6s-0.7 s | 7.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.3s-9.8 s Calculated | 19.1s-7.0 s Calculated | 21.2s-4.9 s Calculated | 26.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4s-1.5 s Calculated | 5.9s-1.0 s Calculated | 6.3s-0.7 s Calculated | 7.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 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 |
| Fuel consumption city | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.5s-1.6 s Calculated | 14.1s-1.1 s Calculated | 14.5s-0.7 s Calculated | 15.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 208hp/t155kW/t95hp/1000 lb Calculated | 181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb Calculated | 164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb Calculated | 139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton Calculated | 261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton Calculated | 236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton Calculated | 193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 893km555mi Calculated | 893km555mi Calculated | 893km555mi Calculated | 893km555mi 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 | 129g/km | 129g/km | 129g/km | 129g/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 | 5.9 s | 6.3 s | 7.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.7 s | 6.2 s | 6.6 s | 7.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 16.3 s | 19.1 s | 21.2 s | 26.1 s |
| Top speed | 270 km/h 168 mph | 257 km/h 160 mph | 249 km/h 155 mph | 235 km/h 146 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 | 6.5 s | 6.6 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 9.5 s | 9.7 s | 10.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.5 s | 12.0 s | 12.3 s | 12.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.5 s | 14.1 s | 14.5 s | 15.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 182 km/h 113 mph | 173 km/h 107 mph | 168 km/h 104 mph | 159 km/h 99 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 | 1,295 kg 2,855 lb |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 1,295 kg 2,855 lb |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 1,295 kg 2,855 lb |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 1,295 kg 2,855 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 | 270 km/h 168 mph |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 257 km/h 160 mph |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 249 km/h 155 mph |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 235 km/h 146 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 | 5.7 s |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 6.2 s |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 6.6 s |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 7.3 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 | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 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 | 208 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 181 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 164 hp/t 122 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 139 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 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 | 893 km 555 mi |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 893 km 555 mi |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 893 km 555 mi |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 893 km 555 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 | 5.7 s | 270 km/h 168 mph |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 234 hp 174 kW | 6.2 s | 257 km/h 160 mph |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 212 hp 158 kW | 6.6 s | 249 km/h 155 mph |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 180 hp 134 kW | 7.3 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.
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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 |
| 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp |
| 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp |
| 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp |
| 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 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 | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | 5.7 s |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | 6.2 s |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | 6.6 s |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | 7.3 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 | 208 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)234 hp | 181 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)212 hp | 164 hp/t 122 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI180 hp | 139 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 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 | 5.7 s | 6.2 s | 6.6 s | 7.3 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 270 km/h 168 mph | 257 km/h 160 mph | 249 km/h 155 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,295 kg 2,855 lb | 1,295 kg 2,855 lb | 1,295 kg 2,855 lb | 1,295 kg 2,855 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 893 km 555 mi | 893 km 555 mi | 893 km 555 mi | 893 km 555 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 129 g/km | 129 g/km | 129 g/km | 129 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 | 208 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 181 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | 164 hp/t 122 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | 139 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 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 | 5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK | 5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK | 5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK | 5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.80 LC100 km | 9.80 LC100 km | 9.80 LC100 km | 9.80 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 15.77 LC100 mi | 15.77 LC100 mi | 15.77 LC100 mi | 15.77 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 840 L222 US gal185 UK gal | 840 L222 US gal185 UK gal | 840 L222 US gal185 UK gal | 840 L222 US gal185 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,470 LC/year | 1,470 LC/year | 1,470 LC/year | 1,470 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 13 km/h (8 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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