Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSIvsPeugeot 206 · Facelift 2003 2.0 RC

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA)

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008
VS

Peugeot 206 · Facelift 2003

2.0 RC

177 hp1997 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2007

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSIPeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
200hp149kW
177hp132kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
202Nm149lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,100kg2,425lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
83.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
581km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,286mm169in
3,835mm151in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,673mm66in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,442mm96in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,437mm57in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,425mm56in
Trunk volume
370L
210L
Max trunk volume
1,120L
992L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSIPeugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RCPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC7,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSIPeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
31.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
177 hp
132 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI has 23 hp more than Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
202 Nm
149 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
1,100 kg
2,425 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)2.0 TFSI
236 km/h
147 mph
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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)2.0 TFSI7.2 s
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI and Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: 0.3 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)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI and Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: 0.9 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)2.0 TFSI
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
714 km
444 mi
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
581 km
361 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
236 km/h
147 mph
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,286 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,835 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,425 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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 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)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.2 s
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.5 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)2.0 TFSI
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSIPeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
200 hp
149 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
202 Nm
149 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,286 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,835 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
581 km
361 mi
CO2 score
-
204 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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) 2.0 TFSIPeugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 78 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 133 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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