Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsInfiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017 2.0t

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

Infiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017

2.0t

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • 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
  • 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 performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0t

  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,231 km
    765 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
Power
190hp142kW
211hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,692kg3,730lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
-
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
66.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
1,231km765mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,810mm189in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,555mm61in
-
Rear track
1,526mm60in
-
Trunk volume
425L
500L
Max trunk volume
880L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
80L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
151g/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 TFSIInfiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0tPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0t: 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t5,500 rpm1,250-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
24.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
161 km/h
100 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
211 hp
157 kW

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0t has 21 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 Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0t: 21 hp (16 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
350 Nm
258 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
1,692 kg
3,730 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
245 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t7.2 s

Although Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0t has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0t: 0.4 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0t: 0.7 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 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
1,231 km
765 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
211 hp
157 kW
7.2 s
245 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.2 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
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
Power
190 hp
142 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,692 kg
3,730 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
1,231 km
765 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
151 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 TFSIInfiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0t
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 372 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0t

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 369 km (229 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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