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Audi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI · Stage 3vsAudi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI · Stage 2vsAudi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI · Stage 1vsAudi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

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 TFSI (Stage 3)

285 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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Audi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)

247 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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Audi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)

224 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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Audi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    205 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    932 km
    579 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
Power
285hp213kW+95 hp
247hp184kW+57 hp
224hp167kW+34 hp
190hp142kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,390kg3,064lb
1,390kg3,064lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,940kg4,277lb
1,940kg4,277lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
+30 km/h
261 km/h
162 mph
+19 km/h
254 km/h
158 mph
+12 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
48.6s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph-10.7 s
Calculated
52.4s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph-6.8 s
Calculated
55.0s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-4.2 s
Calculated
59.2s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s-1.4 s
5.3s-0.9 s
5.6s-0.6 s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
14.0s-7.6 s
Calculated
16.2s-5.4 s
Calculated
17.9s-3.6 s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s-1.3 s
Calculated
5.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
932km579mi
Calculated
932km579mi
Calculated
932km579mi
Calculated
932km579mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,458mm176in
4,458mm176in
4,458mm176in
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
136g/km
136g/km
136g/km
136g/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 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 190 hpPowerTorque
  • Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 190 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
16.2 s
17.9 s
21.5 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
11.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
13.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
182 km/h
113 mph
176 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 95 hp more than Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 190 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 190 hp and Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 95 hp (71 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp and Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 190 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hp and Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hp, separated by only 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 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
4.8 s
272 km/h
169 mph
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
247 hp
184 kW
5.3 s
261 km/h
162 mph
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
224 hp
167 kW
5.6 s
254 km/h
158 mph
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
6.2 s
242 km/h
150 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 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 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
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 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
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 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
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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

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 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.8 s
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.3 s
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.6 s
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI190 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
247 hp
184 kW
224 hp
167 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
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
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
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
932 km
579 mi
932 km
579 mi
932 km
579 mi
932 km
579 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
136 g/km
136 g/km
136 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
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 190 hp
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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

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