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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsInfiniti Q30 2.0

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Infiniti Q30

2.0

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    847 km
    527 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Infiniti Q30 2.0

  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIInfinitiQ302.0
Power
190hp142kW
211hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
81.5s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
83.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
836km519mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
Max trunk volume
1,220L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
56L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIInfiniti Q30 2.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti Q30 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
InfinitiQ302.05,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIInfinitiQ302.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
32.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
InfinitiQ302.0
211 hp
157 kW

Infiniti Q30 2.0 has 21 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 Infiniti Q30 2.0: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
InfinitiQ302.0
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 20162.0 TFSI
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
InfinitiQ302.0
1,470 kg
3,241 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 20162.0 TFSI
244 km/h
152 mph
InfinitiQ302.0
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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI6.8 s
InfinitiQ302.07.3 s

Although Infiniti Q30 2.0 has more power, AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Infiniti Q30 2.0: 0.5 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 20162.0 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
InfinitiQ302.0
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Infiniti Q30 2.0: 0.8 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 20162.0 TFSI
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
InfinitiQ302.0
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
847 km
527 mi
InfinitiQ302.0
836 km
519 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
244 km/h
152 mph
InfinitiQ302.0
211 hp
157 kW
7.3 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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
InfinitiQ302.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
InfinitiQ302.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.8 s
InfinitiQ302.0
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.3 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 20162.0 TFSI
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
InfinitiQ302.0
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIInfinitiQ302.0
Power
190 hp
142 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
847 km
527 mi
836 km
519 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIInfiniti Q30 2.0
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Infiniti Q30 2.0

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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