Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsMini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018 Cooper S 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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018

Cooper S 2.0

192 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Power
190hp142kW
192hp143kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,285kg2,833lb
1,160kg2,557lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
82.6s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
26.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
759km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,313mm170in
3,850mm152in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
211L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
-
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
44L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
136g/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 TFSIMini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.05,000-6,000 rpm1,250-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
26.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0 has 2 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 Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0: 2 hp (1 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
300 Nm
221 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
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
1,160 kg
2,557 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
235 km/h
146 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 TFSI6.9 s
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.06.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0 and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

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
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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
862 km
536 mi
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
759 km
471 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
6.9 s
244 km/h
152 mph
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 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/h6.9 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,850 mm
151.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.8 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
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Power
190 hp
142 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,850 mm
151.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
759 km
471 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIMini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 103 km (64 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 169 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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