Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSIvsVolkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSI

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

Volkswagen Virtus

GTS 1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,271 kg
    2,802 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    521 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSIVolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,285kg2,833lb
1,271kg2,802lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
-
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
30.6s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg 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
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,495mm177in
4,492mm177in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,649mm104in
Front track
1,554mm61in
-
Rear track
1,525mm60in
-
Trunk volume
425L
521L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
52L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSIVolkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSI: 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
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI5,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSIVolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.6 s
36.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 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
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
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
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
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
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
1,271 kg
2,802 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
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 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 (8Y)35 TFSI8.4 s
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI and Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSI: 0.3 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 (8Y)35 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

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
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 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 (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
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSIVolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
1,271 kg
2,802 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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) 35 TFSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSI

  • Is 14 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 96 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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