AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024 40 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024 40 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024 40 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024 40 TFSI
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40 TFSI (Stage 2)
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40 TFSI (Stage 1)
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40 TFSI
Comparison overview
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 302 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.0 s
- Fastest top speed271 km/h168 mph
- Most powerful302 hp225 kW
- Highest torque496 Nm366 lb-ft
- Lightest1,570 kg3,461 lb
- Best power-to-weight192 hp/t143 kW/t5.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.4 L/100 km28.0 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption9.8 L/100 km24.0 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
- Best estimated range655 km407 mi
- Largest trunk235 L
- Best overall score68/100
- Best performance score70/100
- Best economy score84/100
- Best practicality score65/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)302 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)261 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)237 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI201 hp |
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| Power | 302hp225kW+101 hp | 261hp195kW+60 hp | 237hp177kW+36 hp | 201hp150kW |
| Torque | 496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm | 432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm | 390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,570kg3,461lb | 1,570kg3,461lb | 1,570kg3,461lb | 1,570kg3,461lb |
| Top speed | 271 km/h 168 mph | 258 km/h 160 mph | 249 km/h 155 mph | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 51.4s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph-5.1 s Calculated | 54.9s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-1.7 s Calculated | 56.8s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph+0.2 s Calculated | 56.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s-1.5 s | 5.5s-1.0 s | 5.9s-0.6 s | 6.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.8s-11.2 s Calculated | 17.3s-8.7 s Calculated | 19.3s-6.7 s Calculated | 26.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s-1.4 s Calculated | 5.3s-0.9 s Calculated | 5.6s-0.6 s Calculated | 6.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.9s-1.6 s Calculated | 13.5s-1.1 s Calculated | 13.9s-0.7 s Calculated | 14.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb Calculated | 166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb Calculated | 151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb Calculated | 128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton Calculated | 275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton Calculated | 249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton Calculated | 204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 655km407mi Calculated | 655km407mi Calculated | 655km407mi Calculated | 655km407mi 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 | 1,427mm56in | 1,427mm56in | 1,427mm56in | 1,427mm56in |
| 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 | 235L | 235L | 235L | 235L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 55L | 55L | 55L | 55L |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)302 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)261 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)237 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI201 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.8 s | 5.3 s | 5.6 s | 6.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.0 s | 5.5 s | 5.9 s | 6.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.8 s | 17.3 s | 19.3 s | 26.0 s |
| Top speed | 271 km/h 168 mph | 258 km/h 160 mph | 249 km/h 155 mph | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.9 s | 6.1 s | 6.2 s | 6.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.6 s | 9.0 s | 9.2 s | 9.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.0 s | 11.5 s | 11.8 s | 12.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.9 s | 13.5 s | 13.9 s | 14.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 187 km/h 116 mph | 178 km/h 111 mph | 173 km/h 107 mph | 162 km/h 100 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)302 hp | 302 hp 225 kW |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)261 hp | 261 hp 195 kW |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)237 hp | 237 hp 177 kW |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI201 hp | 201 hp 150 kW |
AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 302 hp has 101 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 201 hp.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 201 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 302 hp: 101 hp (75 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)302 hp | 496 Nm 366 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)261 hp | 432 Nm 319 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)237 hp | 390 Nm 288 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI201 hp | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)302 hp | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)261 hp | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)237 hp | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI201 hp | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)302 hp | 271 km/h 168 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)261 hp | 258 km/h 160 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)237 hp | 249 km/h 155 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI201 hp | 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
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 302 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 201 hp: 1.5 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 261 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 237 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)302 hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)261 hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)237 hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI201 hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)302 hp | 192 hp/t 143 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)261 hp | 166 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)237 hp | 151 hp/t 113 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI201 hp | 128 hp/t 95 kW/t 7.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)302 hp | 655 km 407 mi |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)261 hp | 655 km 407 mi |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)237 hp | 655 km 407 mi |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI201 hp | 655 km 407 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)302 hp | 302 hp 225 kW | 5.0 s | 271 km/h 168 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)261 hp | 261 hp 195 kW | 5.5 s | 258 km/h 160 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)237 hp | 237 hp 177 kW | 5.9 s | 249 km/h 155 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI201 hp | 201 hp 150 kW | 6.5 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)302 hp |
| 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)261 hp |
| 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)237 hp |
| 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI201 hp |
| 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 302 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)302 hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 5.0 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)261 hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 5.5 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)237 hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 5.9 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI201 hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 6.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)302 hp | 192 hp/t 143 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)261 hp | 166 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)237 hp | 151 hp/t 113 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI201 hp | 128 hp/t 95 kW/t 7.8 kg/hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)302 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)261 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)237 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI201 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 302 hp 225 kW | 261 hp 195 kW | 237 hp 177 kW | 201 hp 150 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 496 Nm 366 lb-ft | 432 Nm 319 lb-ft | 390 Nm 288 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.0 s | 5.5 s | 5.9 s | 6.5 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 271 km/h 168 mph | 258 km/h 160 mph | 249 km/h 155 mph | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 655 km 407 mi | 655 km 407 mi | 655 km 407 mi | 655 km 407 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 235 L 8.3 cu ft | 235 L 8.3 cu ft | 235 L 8.3 cu ft | 235 L 8.3 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 192 hp/t 143 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 166 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 151 hp/t 113 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp | 128 hp/t 95 kW/t 7.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 302 hp | AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 261 hp | AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 237 hp | AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 201 hp |
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| Consumption | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.70 LC100 km | 14.70 LC100 km | 14.70 LC100 km | 14.70 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,205 LC/year | 2,205 LC/year | 2,205 LC/year | 2,205 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 302 hp
- Has 40 hp more
- Has 64 Nm more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 13 km/h (8 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
AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 261 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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