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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 35 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 (8Y) · Facelift 2024

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI

201 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Lightest
    1,325 kg
    2,921 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    847 km
    527 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
150hp112kW
201hp150kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,325kg2,921lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
-
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.3s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
56.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
37.1s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
655km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,352mm171in
4,504mm177in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,441mm57in
1,427mm56in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,635mm104in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
235L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.1 s
26.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
201 hp
150 kW

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI has 51 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: 51 hp (38 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
250 Nm
184 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
1,325 kg
2,921 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
226 km/h
140 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI8.1 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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: 1.6 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: 2.5 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
847 km
527 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
226 km/h
140 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.1 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
6.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 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
847 km
527 mi
655 km
407 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSIAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 193 km (120 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

  • Has 51 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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