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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSIvsLynk & Co 03 2.0TD

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

Lynk & Co 03

2.0TD

190 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2021-2022

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
  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Lynk & Co 03 2.0TD

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    806 km
    501 mi
  • Largest trunk
    414 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSILynk & Co032.0TD
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km462mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,495mm177in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,472mm58in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,597mm63in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,597mm63in
Ground clearance-
147mm6in
Trunk volume
390L
414L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSILynk & Co 03 2.0TDPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Lynk & Co 03 2.0TD: 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
Lynk & Co032.0TD4,700 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm4,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSILynk & Co032.0TD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
29.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
156 km/h
97 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
Lynk & Co032.0TD
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
Lynk & Co032.0TD
300 Nm
221 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
Lynk & Co032.0TD
1,560 kg
3,439 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
Lynk & Co032.0TD
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 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)40 TFSI7.0 s
Lynk & Co032.0TD7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI and Lynk & Co 03 2.0TD: 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
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Lynk & Co032.0TD
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lynk & Co 03 2.0TD and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI: 1.2 L/100 km.

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
Lynk & Co032.0TD
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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
Lynk & Co032.0TD
806 km
501 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
Lynk & Co032.0TD
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 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)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
Lynk & Co032.0TD
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
414 L
14.6 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 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
Lynk & Co032.0TD
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
Lynk & Co032.0TD
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.4 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)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
Lynk & Co032.0TD
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSILynk & Co032.0TD
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
414 L
14.6 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Range score
743 km
462 mi
806 km
501 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
414 L
14.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 TFSILynk & Co 03 2.0TD
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Lynk & Co 03 2.0TD

  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 24 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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