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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 35 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,325 kg
    2,921 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    847 km
    527 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
180hp134kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,325kg2,921lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
30.3s
Calculated
36.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
846km526mi
Calculated
847km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
4,352mm171in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,441mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,635mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
340L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,180L
1,200L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
149g/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 (8V) 1.8 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.3 s
36.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI has 30 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
1,325 kg
2,921 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)1.8 TFSI
228 km/h
142 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
226 km/h
140 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)1.8 TFSI6.8 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: 1.3 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 0.6 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)1.8 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
846 km
526 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
847 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.8 s
228 km/h
142 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
226 km/h
140 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)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 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)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 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 (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.1 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)1.8 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
8.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
Range score
846 km
526 mi
847 km
527 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
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Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 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) 1.8 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • 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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