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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 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) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2025-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km462mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
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) Facelift 2024 40 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI4,500-6,000 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
24.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
161 km/h
100 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI has 14 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: 14 hp (10 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)Facelift 202440 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
1,455 kg
3,208 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
245 km/h
152 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI: 0.7 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
753 km
468 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.3 s
245 km/h
152 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 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)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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.3 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
Range score
743 km
462 mi
753 km
468 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
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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