AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)
Car comparison
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAUDI A3 Sedan (8V)
2.0 TDI (Stage 2)
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)
2.0 TDI (Stage 1)
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)
2.0 TDI
Comparison overview
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.2 s
- Fastest top speed269 km/h167 mph
- Most powerful285 hp213 kW
- Highest torque608 Nm448 lb-ft
- Lightest1,430 kg3,153 lb
- Best power-to-weight199 hp/t149 kW/t5.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.0 L/100 km47.0 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions230 g/km
- Best estimated range1,100 km684 mi
- Largest trunk390 L
- Best overall score71/100
- Best performance score72/100
- Best economy score93/100
- Best practicality score70/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp |
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| Power | 285hp213kW+101 hp | 248hp185kW+64 hp | 221hp165kW+37 hp | 184hp137kW |
| Torque | 608Nm448lb-ft+228 Nm | 532Nm392lb-ft+152 Nm | 475Nm350lb-ft+95 Nm | 380Nm280lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,430kg3,153lb | 1,430kg3,153lb | 1,430kg3,153lb | 1,430kg3,153lb |
| Gross weight | 1,980kg4,365lb | 1,980kg4,365lb | 1,980kg4,365lb | 1,980kg4,365lb |
| Top speed | 269 km/h 167 mph | 258 km/h 160 mph | 250 km/h 155 mph | 237 km/h 147 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 51.6s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-12.0 s Calculated | 55.4s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-8.2 s Calculated | 58.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-4.8 s Calculated | 63.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.2s-1.7 s | 5.7s-1.2 s | 6.2s-0.8 s | 6.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.3s-9.4 s Calculated | 17.7s-7.0 s Calculated | 20.0s-4.7 s Calculated | 24.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.0s-1.6 s Calculated | 5.5s-1.1 s Calculated | 5.9s-0.7 s Calculated | 6.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.1s-1.7 s Calculated | 13.7s-1.2 s Calculated | 14.1s-0.7 s Calculated | 14.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb Calculated | 174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated | 154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb Calculated | 129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 425Nm/t284lb-ft/ton Calculated | 372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton Calculated | 332Nm/t222lb-ft/ton Calculated | 266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,100km684mi Calculated | 1,100km684mi Calculated | 1,100km684mi Calculated | 1,100km684mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu 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 | 390L | 390L | 390L | 390L |
| Max trunk volume | 845L | 845L | 845L | 845L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 55L | 55L | 55L | 55L |
| CO2 emissions | 230g/km | 230g/km | 230g/km | 230g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI 184 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,250 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,250 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,250 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,250 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.0 s | 5.5 s | 5.9 s | 6.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.2 s | 5.7 s | 6.2 s | 6.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.3 s | 17.7 s | 20.0 s | 24.7 s |
| Top speed | 269 km/h 167 mph | 258 km/h 160 mph | 250 km/h 155 mph | 237 km/h 147 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.0 s | 6.2 s | 6.4 s | 6.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.8 s | 9.1 s | 9.4 s | 9.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.2 s | 11.6 s | 12.0 s | 12.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.1 s | 13.7 s | 14.1 s | 14.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 185 km/h 115 mph | 177 km/h 110 mph | 171 km/h 106 mph | 161 km/h 100 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp | 285 hp 213 kW |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp | 248 hp 185 kW |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp | 221 hp 165 kW |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp | 184 hp 137 kW |
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 101 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI 184 hp.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI 184 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 101 hp (75 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp | 608 Nm 448 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp | 532 Nm 392 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp | 475 Nm 350 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp | 1,430 kg 3,153 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp | 269 km/h 167 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp | 258 km/h 160 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp | 237 km/h 147 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp | 5.2 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp | 5.7 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp | 6.2 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp | 6.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI 184 hp: 1.7 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp | 199 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp | 154 hp/t 115 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp | 129 hp/t 96 kW/t 7.8 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp | 1,100 km 684 mi |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp | 1,100 km 684 mi |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp | 1,100 km 684 mi |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp | 1,100 km 684 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp | 285 hp 213 kW | 5.2 s | 269 km/h 167 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp | 248 hp 185 kW | 5.7 s | 258 km/h 160 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp | 221 hp 165 kW | 6.2 s | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp | 184 hp 137 kW | 6.9 s | 237 km/h 147 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp |
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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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 5.2 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 5.7 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 6.2 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 6.9 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp | 199 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp | 154 hp/t 115 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp | 129 hp/t 96 kW/t 7.8 kg/hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI184 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 285 hp 213 kW | 248 hp 185 kW | 221 hp 165 kW | 184 hp 137 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 608 Nm 448 lb-ft | 532 Nm 392 lb-ft | 475 Nm 350 lb-ft | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.2 s | 5.7 s | 6.2 s | 6.9 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 269 km/h 167 mph | 258 km/h 160 mph | 250 km/h 155 mph | 237 km/h 147 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,100 km 684 mi | 1,100 km 684 mi | 1,100 km 684 mi | 1,100 km 684 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 390 L 13.8 cu ft | 390 L 13.8 cu ft | 390 L 13.8 cu ft | 390 L 13.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 199 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | 154 hp/t 115 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp | 129 hp/t 96 kW/t 7.8 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) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp | AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp | AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hp | AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI 184 hp |
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| Consumption | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.75 LC100 km | 8.75 LC100 km | 8.75 LC100 km | 8.75 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,313 LC/year | 1,313 LC/year | 1,313 LC/year | 1,313 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp
- Has 37 hp more
- Has 76 Nm more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 26 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) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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