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Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI (Stage 3)

285 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
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40 TFSI (Stage 2)

247 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
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Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI (Stage 1)

224 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
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Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    279 km/h
    173 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp
Power
285hp213kW+95 hp
247hp184kW+57 hp
224hp167kW+34 hp
190hp142kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,380kg3,042lb
1,380kg3,042lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
+31 km/h
267 km/h
166 mph
+19 km/h
260 km/h
162 mph
+12 km/h
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
57.9s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-12.8 s
Calculated
62.3s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-8.4 s
Calculated
65.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.7 s
6.3s-1.1 s
6.7s-0.7 s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
16.1s-8.3 s
Calculated
18.6s-5.8 s
Calculated
20.5s-3.9 s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
313Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
877km545mi
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
1,433mm56in
1,433mm56in
1,433mm56in
1,433mm56in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,630mm104in
2,630mm104in
2,630mm104in
Trunk volume
425L
425L
425L
425L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
135g/km
135g/km
135g/km

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) 285 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 190 hpPowerTorque
  • Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 190 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp4,180-6,000 rpm1,500-3,990 rpm6,250 rpm
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp4,180-6,000 rpm1,500-3,990 rpm6,250 rpm
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp4,180-6,000 rpm1,500-3,990 rpm6,250 rpm
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp4,180-6,000 rpm1,500-3,990 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)285 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
18.6 s
20.5 s
24.4 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.2 s
14.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
113 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 95 hp more than Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 190 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 190 hp and Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 95 hp (71 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) 285 hp and Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 190 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hp and Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hp, separated by only 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
279 km/h
173 mph
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
247 hp
184 kW
6.3 s
267 km/h
166 mph
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
224 hp
167 kW
6.7 s
260 km/h
162 mph
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
248 km/h
154 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)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 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)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 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)285 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 s
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.3 s
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.7 s
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hpAudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
247 hp
184 kW
224 hp
167 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.4 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Range score
877 km
545 mi
877 km
545 mi
877 km
545 mi
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
135 g/km
135 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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) 285 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hpAudi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 190 hp
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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