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AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

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) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • 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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    137 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
231hp172kW
190hp142kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.0s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
20.6s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,975mm156in
4,313mm170in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,452mm57in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
210L
340L
Max trunk volume
860L
1,180L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
55L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
137g/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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.6 s
25.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
160 km/h
100 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI has 41 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI: 41 hp (31 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,385 kg
3,053 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
236 km/h
147 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 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
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 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
AUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSI
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
917 km
570 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.2 s
236 km/h
147 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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
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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.2 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS1 Sportback2.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Range score
625 km
388 mi
917 km
570 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
137 g/km
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 292 km (181 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 31 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • 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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