Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008 3.2 V6vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2008-2009
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

2.0 T

223 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,270 kg
    2,800 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 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
  • Best estimated range
    948 km
    589 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
Power
250hp186kW
223hp166kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,270kg2,800lb
Gross weight
2,125kg4,685lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
44.5s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
638km397mi
Calculated
948km589mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,292mm169in
4,456mm175in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
552L
390L
Max trunk volume
1,104L
845L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions-
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V66,300 rpm2,500-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T4,500-6,200 rpm1,600-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
30.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
223 hp
166 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 has 27 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
1,270 kg
2,800 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
209 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V66.3 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T6.2 s

Although AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: 0.1 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: 3.6 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
638 km
397 mi
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
948 km
589 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.3 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
223 hp
166 kW
6.2 s
209 km/h
130 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
552 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
Power
223 hp
166 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
Power
223 hp
166 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.2 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
Power
250 hp
186 kW
223 hp
166 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
552 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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
638 km
397 mi
948 km
589 mi
CO2 score
-
135 g/km
Trunk score
552 L
19.5 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 41 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 162 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 310 km (193 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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