Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 1.5 T3

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

1.5 T3

152 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    108 hp/t
    80 kW/t
    9.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
Power
150hp112kW
152hp113kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,533kg3,380lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
45.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,164km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
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
390L
380L
Max trunk volume
845L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
68L
CO2 emissions
128g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T35,000 rpm1,700-4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
45.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
152 hp
113 kW

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3 has 2 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
1,533 kg
3,380 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
220 km/h
137 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
210 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.3 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T38.6 s

Although Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3 has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3: 0.3 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3: 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
220 km/h
137 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
152 hp
113 kW
8.6 s
210 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.6 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
152 hp
113 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,533 kg
3,380 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 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
1,100 km
684 mi
1,164 km
723 mi
CO2 score
128 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 138 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 64 km (40 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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