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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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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2020-2024
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,285 kg
    2,833 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 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 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 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 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
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
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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,549 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

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