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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2024
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,495mm177in
4,458mm176in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
425L
425L
Max trunk volume-
880L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
110g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSIAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
34.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,310 kg
2,888 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 (8Y)35 TFSI
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI8.4 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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 (8Y)35 TFSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI: 0.5 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 (8Y)35 TFSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
1,020 km
634 mi
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
224 km/h
139 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 (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 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 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 (8Y)35 TFSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.4 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 (8Y)35 TFSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,020 km
634 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
CO2 score
-
110 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSIAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 116 km (72 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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