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 1)
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40 TFSI
Comparison overview
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Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.7 s
- Fastest top speed279 km/h173 mph
- Most powerful285 hp213 kW
- Highest torque496 Nm366 lb-ft
- Lightest1,380 kg3,042 lb
- Best power-to-weight207 hp/t154 kW/t4.8 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions135 g/km
- Best estimated range877 km545 mi
- Largest trunk425 L
- Best overall score70/100
- Best performance score69/100
- Best economy score91/100
- Best practicality score72/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp | AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp | AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp | AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp |
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| 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 | 267 km/h 166 mph | 260 km/h 162 mph | 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 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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp | 4,180-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,990 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp | 4,180-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,990 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp | 4,180-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,990 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp | 4,180-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,990 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp | AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp | AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp | AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp | 285 hp 213 kW |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp | 247 hp 184 kW |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp | 224 hp 167 kW |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp | 190 hp 142 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp | 496 Nm 366 lb-ft |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp | 432 Nm 319 lb-ft |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp | 390 Nm 288 lb-ft |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 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)285 hp | 1,380 kg 3,042 lb |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp | 1,380 kg 3,042 lb |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp | 1,380 kg 3,042 lb |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp | 1,380 kg 3,042 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)285 hp | 279 km/h 173 mph |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp | 267 km/h 166 mph |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp | 260 km/h 162 mph |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp | 248 km/h 154 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp | 207 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp | 179 hp/t 133 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp | 138 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.3 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)285 hp | 877 km 545 mi |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp | 877 km 545 mi |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp | 877 km 545 mi |
| AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp | 877 km 545 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)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.
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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)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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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
| Vehicle | AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 3)285 hp | AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 2)247 hp | AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI (Stage 1)224 hp | AudiA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI190 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Vehicle | Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 3) 285 hp | Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hp | Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 1) 224 hp | Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 190 hp |
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| Consumption | 5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK | 5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK | 5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK | 5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.98 LC100 km | 9.98 LC100 km | 9.98 LC100 km | 9.98 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 16.05 LC100 mi | 16.05 LC100 mi | 16.05 LC100 mi | 16.05 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 855 L226 US gal188 UK gal | 855 L226 US gal188 UK gal | 855 L226 US gal188 UK gal | 855 L226 US gal188 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,496 LC/year | 1,496 LC/year | 1,496 LC/year | 1,496 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
Audi A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI (Stage 2) 247 hp
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