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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI (Stage 3)

306 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2025-present
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI (Stage 2)

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2025-present
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI (Stage 1)

241 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2025-present
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2025-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    291 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)306 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)265 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)241 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI204 hp
Power
306hp228kW+102 hp
265hp198kW+61 hp
241hp180kW+37 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,455kg3,208lb
1,455kg3,208lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
1,985kg4,376lb
1,985kg4,376lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
+31 km/h
276 km/h
171 mph
+16 km/h
266 km/h
165 mph
+6 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.4s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph-12.2 s
Calculated
54.9s99% target: 273 km/h / 170 mph-8.7 s
Calculated
56.9s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-6.7 s
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s-1.4 s
5.4s-1.0 s
5.7s-0.6 s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
13.3s-6.3 s
Calculated
15.4s-4.3 s
Calculated
17.0s-2.6 s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s-1.3 s
Calculated
5.1s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,504mm177in
4,504mm177in
4,504mm177in
4,504mm177in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,417mm56in
1,417mm56in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,635mm104in
2,635mm104in
2,635mm104in
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) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 306 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 265 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 241 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 204 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 306 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 265 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 241 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)306 hp4,500-6,000 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)265 hp4,500-6,000 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)241 hp4,500-6,000 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI204 hp4,500-6,000 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)306 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)265 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)241 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.3 s
15.4 s
17.0 s
19.6 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
276 km/h
171 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.3 s
11.6 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
13.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
185 km/h
115 mph
179 km/h
111 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 306 hp has 102 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 204 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 306 hp: 102 hp (76 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) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 306 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 204 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 265 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 241 hp, separated by only 0.3 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)306 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)265 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)241 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI204 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
4.9 s
291 km/h
181 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
5.4 s
276 km/h
171 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)241 hp
241 hp
180 kW
5.7 s
266 km/h
165 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 306 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)306 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)265 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)241 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI204 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)306 hp
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)265 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)241 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI204 hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)306 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)265 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)241 hpAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI204 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
265 hp
198 kW
241 hp
180 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
6.3 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
276 km/h
171 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
764 km
475 mi
764 km
475 mi
764 km
475 mi
764 km
475 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
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 306 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 265 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 241 hpAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 204 hp
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 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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