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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024 40 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    110 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight-
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
83.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
1,190km740mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,504mm177in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track-
1,536mm60in
Rear track-
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
425L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,220L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
110g/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 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI4,180-6,000 rpm1,500-3,990 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
30.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI has 6 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
1,315 kg
2,899 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 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
248 km/h
154 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI7.4 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI7.4 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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: 1.5 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 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
877 km
545 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
248 km/h
154 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
234 km/h
145 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
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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 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
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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI 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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Range score
877 km
545 mi
1,190 km
740 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
110 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 313 km (195 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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