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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TFSIvsVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    1,220 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,235 kg
    2,723 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,250kg2,756lb
1,235kg2,723lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
88.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
84.8s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
41.1s
Calculated
43.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
784km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,313mm170in
4,053mm160in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,551mm100in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,509mm59in
Ground clearance-
148mm6in
Trunk volume-
351L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
1,125L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
116g/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 35 TFSIVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.1 s
43.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
1,235 kg
2,723 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 201635 TFSI
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
216 km/h
134 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 201635 TFSI8.2 s
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI8.2 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 201635 TFSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 201635 TFSI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
909 km
565 mi
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
784 km
487 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
216 km/h
134 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 201635 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,220 L
43.1 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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 201635 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI 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 201635 TFSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.2 s
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.2 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,220 L
43.1 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
784 km
487 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
116 g/km
Trunk score
1,220 L
43.1 cu ft
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 35 TFSIVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 125 km (78 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 869 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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