Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024 35 TDIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V)

1.4 TFSI COD ultra

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Lightest
    1,235 kg
    2,723 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,410kg3,109lb
1,235kg2,723lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
85.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
40.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,504mm177in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
425L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,220L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TDIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultraPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI3,000-4,200 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
40.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,235 kg
2,723 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI8.1 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TDI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TDI: 0.5 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
962 km
597 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 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)Facelift 202435 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 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)Facelift 202435 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TDI 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)Facelift 202435 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 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)Facelift 202435 TDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202435 TDIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
-
109 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TDIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 102 km (64 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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