Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 40 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008 2.0 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

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • 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
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
66.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
887km551mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,292mm169in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
425L
552L
Max trunk volume
880L
1,104L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
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 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
27.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 10 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,370 kg
3,020 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 201640 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
238 km/h
148 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 201640 TFSI6.8 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6.9 s

Although AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 1.0 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 201640 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
887 km
551 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
764 km
475 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.9 s
238 km/h
148 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
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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
552 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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 201640 TFSI
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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 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 201640 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.9 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
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
552 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
887 km
551 mi
764 km
475 mi
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
552 L
19.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 123 km (77 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 127 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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