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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 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

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y)

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,260 kg
    2,778 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,260kg2,778lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
69.9s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
90.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
32.9s
Calculated
39.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,343mm171in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,449mm57in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
425L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,200L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
124g/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 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.9 s
39.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 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 (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
224 km/h
139 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 201635 TFSI8.2 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI: 0.2 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 TFSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: 0.5 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 201635 TFSI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
909 km
565 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 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 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 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 201635 TFSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.2 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.4 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 TFSI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 35 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 91 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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