Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    110 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
63.5s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
82.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
24.7s
Calculated
30.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,190km740mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,456mm175in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,536mm60in
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
230g/km
110g/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 TDIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.7 s
30.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
1,315 kg
2,899 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)2.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
234 km/h
145 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)2.0 TDI6.9 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI: 0.5 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)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI: 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)2.0 TDI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 s
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
234 km/h
145 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)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 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)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI 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)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.4 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)2.0 TDI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
1,190 km
740 mi
CO2 score
230 g/km
110 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
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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) 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • 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) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 120 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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