Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 35 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,290 kg
    2,844 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,290kg2,844lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
91.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
86.4s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
38.7s
Calculated
46.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,352mm171in
4,313mm170in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,441mm57in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
340L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
1,180L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
128g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.7 s
46.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
225 km/h
140 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI8.4 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: 1.2 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
806 km
501 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
225 km/h
140 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
214 km/h
133 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
225 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.4 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
-
128 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 294 km (182 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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