Car comparison

AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI S1 Sportback

2.0 TFSI

231 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,170 km
    727 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
231hp172kW
184hp137kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
20.6s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
1,170km727mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
3,975mm156in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,452mm57in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
210L
380L
Max trunk volume
860L
1,220L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
55L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI6,000 rpm1,600-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.6 s
30.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI has 47 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
1,420 kg
3,131 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
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
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI5.9 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI: 2.5 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
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
625 km
388 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
1,170 km
727 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
231 hp
172 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 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
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,975 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 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
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

AUDI S1 Sportback 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
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.9 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
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,975 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Range score
625 km
388 mi
1,170 km
727 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 545 km (339 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 44 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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