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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSIvsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 1.6 T4

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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
VS

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

1.6 T4

180 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,295kg2,855lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
64.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
73.4s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
33.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
893km555mi
Calculated
1,164km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
4,456mm175in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,776mm109in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
380L
Max trunk volume
880L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
68L
CO2 emissions
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 TFSIVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.6 T4PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.6 T4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T45,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
33.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
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
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
240 Nm
177 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
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
1,495 kg
3,296 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
225 km/h
140 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 TFSI7.3 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T48.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.6 T4: 1.0 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
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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
893 km
555 mi
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
1,164 km
723 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
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW
8.3 s
225 km/h
140 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/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 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/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.3 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
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 TFSIVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
893 km
555 mi
1,164 km
723 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 TFSIVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.6 T4
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.6 T4

  • Has 271 km (168 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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