Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (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

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    131 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
66.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
81.5s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg 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
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
847km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,313mm170in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
425L
380L
Max trunk volume
880L
1,220L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
132g/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 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
26.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
244 km/h
152 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 TFSI6.8 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI6.8 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
144 hp/t
108 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
862 km
536 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
847 km
527 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
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
244 km/h
152 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
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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 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)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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 (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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
847 km
527 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
132 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
144 hp/t
108 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 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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