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

225 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2024
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

35 TFSI (Stage 2)

195 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2024
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

35 TFSI (Stage 1)

177 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2024
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2024

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI150 hp
Power
225hp168kW+75 hp
195hp145kW+45 hp
177hp132kW+27 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,320kg2,910lb
1,320kg2,910lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,875kg4,134lb
1,875kg4,134lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
+33 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+19 km/h
243 km/h
151 mph
+11 km/h
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
66.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-7.3 s
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph-4.8 s
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s-1.9 s
7.1s-1.3 s
7.6s-0.8 s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
19.3s-11.5 s
Calculated
22.6s-8.1 s
Calculated
25.3s-5.4 s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.2s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
15.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu 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 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI150 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.8 s
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
22.6 s
25.3 s
30.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
10.3 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.0 s
15.4 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
159 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 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI 150 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 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 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI 150 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 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 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI150 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI150 hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.5 s
265 km/h
165 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.1 s
251 km/h
156 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.6 s
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI150 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 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 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 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 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 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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 TFSI150 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 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 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 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.1 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.6 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI150 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI150 hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI150 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
195 hp
145 kW
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.6 s
8.4 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
1,020 km
634 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
1,020 km
634 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
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI 150 hp
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,286 LC/year1,286 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 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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