Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 40 TFSIvsTesla Model 3 55 kWh

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

Tesla Model 3

55 kWh

204 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Tesla Model 3 55 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSITeslaModel 355 kWh
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
-
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
49.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
887km551mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
-
Length
4,458mm176in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,555mm61in
-
Rear track
1,526mm60in
-
Trunk volume
425L
-
Max trunk volume
880L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSITeslaModel 355 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
23.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
167 km/h
104 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
TeslaModel 355 kWh
204 hp
152 kW

Tesla Model 3 55 kWh has 14 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 Tesla Model 3 55 kWh: 14 hp (10 kW).

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
TeslaModel 355 kWh
1,685 kg
3,715 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
TeslaModel 355 kWh
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 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
TeslaModel 355 kWh5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 55 kWh and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: 0.9 s.

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
TeslaModel 355 kWh
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

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
TeslaModel 355 kWh
204 hp
152 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 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
TeslaModel 355 kWh
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSITeslaModel 355 kWh
Power
190 hp
142 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
6.8 s
5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
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-
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
887 km
551 mi
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 TFSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Is 345 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Tesla Model 3 55 kWh

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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