Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (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

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2024
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y)

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • 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
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
67.6s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
85.1s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km462mi
Calculated
733km456mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,495mm177in
4,343mm171in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,449mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
325L
Max trunk volume-
1,145L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
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 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI4,200-6,000 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 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
28.1 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
1,460 kg
3,219 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)40 TFSI
248 km/h
154 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
241 km/h
150 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)40 TFSI7.0 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI7.0 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
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
743 km
462 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
733 km
456 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
248 km/h
154 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
241 km/h
150 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
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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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
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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 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)40 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.0 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Range score
743 km
462 mi
733 km
456 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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) 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI

  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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