Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIvsInfiniti Q30 2.2 CDI

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

New comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.5 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Infiniti Q30

2.2 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI

  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIInfinitiQ302.2 CDI
Power
150hp112kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
86.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
90.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
40.5s
Calculated
41.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,313mm170in
4,425mm174in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,805mm71in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,495mm59in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,573mm62in
Trunk volume
380L
430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
116g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIInfiniti Q30 2.2 CDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIInfinitiQ302.2 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.5 s
41.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
170 hp
127 kW

Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI has 20 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI and Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
1,485 kg
3,274 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
220 km/h
137 mph
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI8.2 s
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI8.3 s

Although Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI has more power, AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI and Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI: 0.1 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
943 km
586 mi
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
1,136 km
706 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 mph
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
220 km/h
137 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,495 mm
58.9 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.2 s
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.3 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 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIInfinitiQ302.2 CDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,495 mm
58.9 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
116 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIInfiniti Q30 2.2 CDI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 193 km (120 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.5 TFSI
Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

1.5 TFSI
1.5 TFSI
VS
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIvsAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
2.2 CDI
1.4 TB MultiAir
VS
InfinitiQ302.2 CDIvsAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
1.5 TFSI
1.4 TFSI COD ultra
VS
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIvsAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
2.2 CDI
GT 1.6 Energy dCi
VS
InfinitiQ302.2 CDIvsRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
1.5 TFSI
1.4 TFSI COD ultra
VS
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIvsAUDIA3 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
2.2 CDI
Cooper SD 2.0
VS
InfinitiQ302.2 CDIvsMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
1.5 TFSI
35 TFSI
VS
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIvsAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
2.2 CDI
1.5 TFSI
VS
InfinitiQ302.2 CDIvsAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
1.5 TFSI
35 TFSI
VS
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIvsAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
2.2 CDI
B 220 CDI
VS
InfinitiQ302.2 CDIvsMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI
1.5 TFSI
1.5 TFSI
VS
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSIvsAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
2.2 CDI
1.4 TB MultiAir
VS
InfinitiQ302.2 CDIvsAlfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI vs Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI - car comparison - FastVsFaster