Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsLancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet

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)

1.9 Multijet

190 hp1910 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboHatchback2008-2011

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Lancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,018 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSILanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
Power
200hp149kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
79.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
87.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
1,018km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,910cc117cu 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) 1.9 MultijetPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Lancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet: 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)1.9 Multijet4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSILanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
38.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
146 km/h
91 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)1.9 Multijet
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 10 hp more than Lancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet.

The biggest power difference is between Lancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 10 hp (7 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)1.9 Multijet
400 Nm
295 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)1.9 Multijet
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)1.9 Multijet
222 km/h
138 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)1.9 Multijet7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Lancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet: 1.2 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)1.9 Multijet
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 1.9 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 (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
LanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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)1.9 Multijet
1,018 km
632 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)1.9 Multijet
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
222 km/h
138 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)1.9 Multijet
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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)1.9 Multijet
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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)1.9 Multijet
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.9 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)1.9 Multijet
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSILanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
Power
200 hp
149 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
1,018 km
632 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
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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) 1.9 Multijet
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Lancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 228 km (142 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 118 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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