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Audi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

40 TFSI (Stage 3)

285 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
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Audi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

40 TFSI (Stage 2)

247 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
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Audi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

40 TFSI (Stage 1)

224 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
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Audi A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    887 km
    551 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI190 hp
Power
285hp213kW+95 hp
247hp184kW+57 hp
224hp167kW+34 hp
190hp142kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,340kg2,954lb
1,340kg2,954lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
+31 km/h
270 km/h
168 mph
+20 km/h
262 km/h
163 mph
+12 km/h
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
54.3s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-12.3 s
Calculated
58.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph-7.8 s
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-5.0 s
Calculated
66.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s-1.5 s
5.8s-1.0 s
6.1s-0.7 s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
14.8s-7.6 s
Calculated
17.0s-5.4 s
Calculated
18.8s-3.6 s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
370Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
322Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
887km551mi
Calculated
887km551mi
Calculated
887km551mi
Calculated
887km551mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
Max trunk volume
880L
880L
880L
880L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI 190 hpPowerTorque
  • Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI 190 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI190 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI190 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
17.0 s
18.8 s
22.4 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
14.1 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
179 km/h
111 mph
173 km/h
108 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 95 hp more than Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI 190 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI 190 hp and Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 95 hp (71 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 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp and Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI 190 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hp and Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hp, separated by only 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 201640 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI190 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 201640 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.3 s
281 km/h
175 mph
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
247 hp
184 kW
5.8 s
270 km/h
168 mph
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
224 hp
167 kW
6.1 s
262 km/h
163 mph
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 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 201640 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 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 201640 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 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 201640 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 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 201640 TFSI190 hp
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

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 201640 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 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 201640 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.3 s
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.1 s
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI190 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 201640 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI190 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI190 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
247 hp
184 kW
224 hp
167 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
887 km
551 mi
887 km
551 mi
887 km
551 mi
887 km
551 mi
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
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI 190 hp
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Audi A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 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

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