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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024 40 TFSIvsAUDI 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 (8Y) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2025-present
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
63.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,504mm177in
4,458mm176in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
425L
Max trunk volume-
880L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
131g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI4,500-6,000 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI has 14 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,320 kg
2,910 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
250 km/h
155 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI6.3 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: 1.4 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
764 km
475 mi
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
862 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.8 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 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
764 km
475 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
-
131 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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) Facelift 2024 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 98 km (61 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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