AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016
Car comparison
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TFSIvsRenault Talisman 1.3 TCe
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.2 s
- Fastest top speed224 km/h139 mph
- Lightest1,280 kg2,822 lb
- Best power-to-weight117 hp/t87 kW/t8.5 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range980 km609 mi
- Best performance score46/100
- Best economy score93/100
Renault Talisman 1.3 TCe
- Most powerful160 hp119 kW
- Highest torque270 Nm199 lb-ft
- Largest trunk608 L
- Best overall score55/100
- Best practicality score79/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI | RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 160hp119kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 270Nm199lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,280kg2,822lb | 1,413kg3,115lb |
| Gross weight | 1,850kg4,079lb | 2,016kg4,445lb |
| Top speed | 224 km/h 139 mph | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 70.2s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph Calculated | 75.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2s | 8.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 32.9s Calculated | 37.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.8s Calculated | 8.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.9s Calculated | 16.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb Calculated | 113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton Calculated | 191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 980km609mi Calculated | 911km566mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,498cc91cu in | 1,332cc81cu in |
| Length | 4,458mm176in | 4,849mm191in |
| Width | 1,796mm71in | 1,868mm74in |
| Height | 1,416mm56in | 1,463mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,637mm104in | 2,809mm111in |
| Front track | 1,555mm61in | 1,614mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,526mm60in | 1,609mm63in |
| Ground clearance | - | 145mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 425L | 608L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,022L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 51L |
| CO2 emissions | 117g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI | RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.8 s | 8.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.2 s | 8.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 32.9 s | 37.9 s |
| Top speed | 224 km/h 139 mph | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.9 s | 2.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.2 s | 7.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.6 s | 11.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.5 s | 14.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.9 s | 16.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 151 km/h 94 mph | 146 km/h 91 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI | 150 hp 112 kW |
| RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe | 160 hp 119 kW |
Renault Talisman 1.3 TCe has 10 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI and Renault Talisman 1.3 TCe: 10 hp (7 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe | 270 Nm 199 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI | 1,280 kg 2,822 lb |
| RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe | 1,413 kg 3,115 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI | 224 km/h 139 mph |
| RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI | 8.2 s |
| RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe | 8.9 s |
Although Renault Talisman 1.3 TCe has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI and Renault Talisman 1.3 TCe: 0.7 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI and Renault Talisman 1.3 TCe: 0.5 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp |
| RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe | 113 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI | 980 km 609 mi |
| RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe | 911 km 566 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.2 s | 224 km/h 139 mph |
| RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe | 160 hp 119 kW | 8.9 s | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI |
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| RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI |
| 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe |
| 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 8.2 s |
| RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | 8.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe | 113 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI | RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 160 hp 119 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 270 Nm 199 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.2 s | 8.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 224 km/h 139 mph | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,280 kg 2,822 lb | 1,413 kg 3,115 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 980 km 609 mi | 911 km 566 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 117 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 425 L 15.0 cu ft | 608 L 21.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp | 113 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI | Renault Talisman 1.3 TCe |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK | 5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.92 LC100 km | 9.80 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi | 15.77 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal | 840 L222 US gal185 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,339 LC/year | 1,470 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI
- Is 133 kg lighter
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 70 km (43 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
Renault Talisman 1.3 TCe
- Has 10 hp more
- Has 20 Nm more
- Has 183 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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