Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

40 TFSI (Stage 3)

285 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2024
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

40 TFSI (Stage 2)

247 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2024
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

40 TFSI (Stage 1)

224 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2024
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2024

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    279 km/h
    173 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    743 km
    462 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI190 hp
Power
285hp213kW+95 hp
247hp184kW+57 hp
224hp167kW+34 hp
190hp142kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,465kg3,230lb
1,465kg3,230lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,005kg4,420lb
2,005kg4,420lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
+31 km/h
267 km/h
166 mph
+19 km/h
260 km/h
162 mph
+12 km/h
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
55.6s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-12.0 s
Calculated
59.7s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-7.8 s
Calculated
62.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.6 s
5.9s-1.1 s
6.3s-0.7 s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
15.4s-7.9 s
Calculated
17.7s-5.5 s
Calculated
19.5s-3.7 s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km462mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
390L
390L
390L
390L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI 190 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI 190 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI190 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI190 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
17.7 s
19.5 s
23.2 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
14.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
177 km/h
110 mph
171 km/h
107 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 95 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI 190 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI 190 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 95 hp (71 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) 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI 190 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hp, separated by only 0.4 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)40 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI190 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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)40 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI190 hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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)40 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
279 km/h
173 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
247 hp
184 kW
5.9 s
267 km/h
166 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
224 hp
167 kW
6.3 s
260 km/h
162 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
248 km/h
154 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)40 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 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)40 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 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)40 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI190 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.0 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)40 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI190 hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI190 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
247 hp
184 kW
224 hp
167 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.0 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
743 km
462 mi
743 km
462 mi
743 km
462 mi
743 km
462 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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) 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI 190 hp
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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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