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AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sedan (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 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI

201 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Largest trunk
    302 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Most powerful
    201 hp
    150 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
201hp150kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
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Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
56.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
655km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,292mm169in
4,504mm177in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,427mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,635mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
302L
235L
Max trunk volume
1,032L
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Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
180g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
26.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
201 hp
150 kW

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI has 1 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sedan (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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6.7 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 0.2 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: 0.8 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
789 km
491 mi
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
655 km
407 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Range score
789 km
491 mi
655 km
407 mi
CO2 score
180 g/km
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Trunk score
302 L
10.7 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 135 km (84 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 67 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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