Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

35 TDI (Stage 3)

233 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2024
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

35 TDI (Stage 2)

203 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2024
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

35 TDI (Stage 1)

180 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2024
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2024

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    576 Nm
    425 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,282 km
    797 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI150 hp
Power
233hp173kW+83 hp
203hp151kW+53 hp
180hp134kW+30 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
576Nm425lb-ft+216 Nm
504Nm372lb-ft+144 Nm
450Nm332lb-ft+90 Nm
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,415kg3,120lb
1,415kg3,120lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,965kg4,332lb
1,965kg4,332lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
+35 km/h
254 km/h
158 mph
+22 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+13 km/h
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
62.9s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-11.7 s
Calculated
66.4s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-8.2 s
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-5.0 s
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s-2.0 s
7.0s-1.4 s
7.5s-0.9 s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
18.8s-12.2 s
Calculated
22.0s-9.1 s
Calculated
25.0s-6.1 s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s-1.9 s
Calculated
6.7s-1.3 s
Calculated
7.2s-0.9 s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.3s-0.8 s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
356Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,282km797mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,495mm177in
4,495mm177in
4,495mm177in
4,495mm177in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,425mm56in
1,425mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,554mm61in
1,554mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,525mm60in
1,525mm60in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
425L
425L
425L
425L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp3,000-4,200 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp3,000-4,200 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp3,000-4,200 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI150 hp3,000-4,200 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.7 s
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.5 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
22.0 s
25.0 s
31.0 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
13.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.8 s
15.3 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
165 km/h
103 mph
160 km/h
99 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI 150 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 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 (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI 150 hp: 2.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI150 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI150 hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

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 (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.4 s
267 km/h
166 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.0 s
254 km/h
158 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
232 km/h
144 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 (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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 (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 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 (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
7.0 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
7.5 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI150 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 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 (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI150 hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI150 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
203 hp
151 kW
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
576 Nm
425 lb-ft
504 Nm
372 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.5 s
8.4 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,282 km
797 mi
1,282 km
797 mi
1,282 km
797 mi
1,282 km
797 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
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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 (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI 150 hp
Consumption3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.83 LC100 km6.83 LC100 km6.83 LC100 km6.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.98 LC100 mi10.98 LC100 mi10.98 LC100 mi10.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used585 L155 US gal129 UK gal585 L155 US gal129 UK gal585 L155 US gal129 UK gal585 L155 US gal129 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,024 LC/year1,024 LC/year1,024 LC/year1,024 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 72 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 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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