Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsLancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V

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

Lancia Delta III (844)

1.8 Di T-Jet 16V

200 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSILanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
79.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
85.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
32.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
744km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,292mm169in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,797mm71in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,499mm59in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
302L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,032L
1,190L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
58L
CO2 emissions
180g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSILancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V5,000 rpm1,400 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSILanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
32.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
200 hp
149 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
1,430 kg
3,153 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
230 km/h
143 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V: 0.7 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
789 km
491 mi
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
744 km
462 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
230 km/h
143 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,499 mm
59.0 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSILanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,499 mm
59.0 in
Range score
789 km
491 mi
744 km
462 mi
CO2 score
180 g/km
-
Trunk score
302 L
10.7 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 TFSILancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 km (29 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 118 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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