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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TDI (Stage 3)

233 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TDI (Stage 2)

203 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TDI (Stage 1)

180 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    256 km/h
    159 mph
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    544 Nm
    401 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI150 hp
Power
233hp173kW+83 hp
203hp151kW+53 hp
180hp134kW+30 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
544Nm401lb-ft+204 Nm
476Nm351lb-ft+136 Nm
425Nm313lb-ft+85 Nm
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,375kg3,031lb
1,375kg3,031lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
+32 km/h
244 km/h
152 mph
+20 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
+12 km/h
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
59.1s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-11.5 s
Calculated
62.5s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph-8.1 s
Calculated
65.7s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s-1.9 s
6.7s-1.4 s
7.2s-0.9 s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
19.2s-13.7 s
Calculated
22.6s-10.3 s
Calculated
25.9s-7.0 s
Calculated
32.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.4s-1.3 s
Calculated
6.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.7s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
396Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
346Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
425L
425L
425L
425L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
119g/km
119g/km
119g/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 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI150 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.4 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.2 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
22.6 s
25.9 s
32.9 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.4 s
12.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.7 s
15.1 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI 150 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 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 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI 150 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp, separated by only 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 (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI150 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 201635 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.2 s
256 km/h
159 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
6.7 s
244 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 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 (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 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 (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 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 201635 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI150 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.1 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 201635 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI150 hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI150 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
203 hp
151 kW
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
544 Nm
401 lb-ft
476 Nm
351 lb-ft
425 Nm
313 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.2 s
8.1 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
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
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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI 150 hp
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 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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