AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 35 TFSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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35 TFSI
Comparison overview
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI
- Fastest top speed232 km/h144 mph
- Most powerful150 hp112 kW
- Highest torque250 Nm184 lb-ft
- Lightest1,285 kg2,833 lb
- Best power-to-weight117 hp/t87 kW/t8.6 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.0 L/100 km47.0 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,000 km621 mi
- Largest trunk425 L
- Best performance score46/100
- Best economy score93/100
AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.1 s
- Best overall score55/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI | AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,285kg2,833lb | 1,325kg2,921lb |
| Gross weight | 1,835kg4,045lb | 1,880kg4,145lb |
| Top speed | 232 km/h 144 mph | 226 km/h 140 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 72.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph Calculated | 88.7s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.4s | 8.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 30.6s Calculated | 36.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.0s Calculated | 7.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 16.1s Calculated | 15.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb Calculated | 113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton Calculated | 189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,000km621mi Calculated | 847km527mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,498cc91cu in | 1,498cc91cu in |
| Length | 4,495mm177in | 4,352mm171in |
| Width | 1,816mm71in | 1,816mm71in |
| Height | 1,425mm56in | 1,441mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,636mm104in | 2,635mm104in |
| Front track | 1,554mm61in | 1,554mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,525mm60in | 1,526mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 425L | 380L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,200L |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 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 TFSI: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-2,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI | AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.0 s | 7.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.4 s | 8.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 30.6 s | 36.9 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h 144 mph | 226 km/h 140 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.9 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.3 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.8 s | 10.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.7 s | 13.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.1 s | 15.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 152 km/h 94 mph | 146 km/h 91 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI | 150 hp 112 kW |
| AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI | 150 hp 112 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI | 1,285 kg 2,833 lb |
| AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI | 1,325 kg 2,921 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI | 232 km/h 144 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI | 226 km/h 140 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI | 8.4 s |
| AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI | 8.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: 0.9 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI | 113 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI | 1,000 km 621 mi |
| AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI | 847 km 527 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.4 s | 232 km/h 144 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.1 s | 226 km/h 140 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI |
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| AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI |
| 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 8.4 s |
| AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | 8.1 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI | 113 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI | AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.4 s | 8.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 232 km/h 144 mph | 226 km/h 140 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,285 kg 2,833 lb | 1,325 kg 2,921 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,000 km 621 mi | 847 km 527 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 425 L 15.0 cu ft | 380 L 13.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp | 113 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI | AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI |
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| Consumption | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK | 5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.75 LC100 km | 10.33 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi | 16.62 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal | 885 L234 US gal195 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,313 LC/year | 1,549 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI
- Is 40 kg lighter
- Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 153 km (95 mi) more estimated range
- Has 45 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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