Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TFSIvsMini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2021

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    962 km
    597 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
150hp112kW
136hp101kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,270kg2,800lb
1,160kg2,557lb
Gross weight
1,855kg4,090lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
88.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
74.5s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
41.1s
Calculated
46.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,313mm170in
3,821mm150in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume-
211L
Max trunk volume-
731L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
40L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
119g/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 TFSIMini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.54,500-6,500 rpm1,480-4,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.1 s
46.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 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
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
145 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI has 14 hp more than Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: 14 hp (10 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
220 Nm
162 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
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
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 201635 TFSI
220 km/h
137 mph
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
210 km/h
130 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.58.0 s

Although AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI has more power, Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: 0.2 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
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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
962 km
597 mi
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
769 km
478 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW
8.0 s
210 km/h
130 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-
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,821 mm
150.4 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 201635 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 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 201635 TFSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.2 s
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.0 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
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
150 hp
112 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.0 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,821 mm
150.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
769 km
478 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
-
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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 TFSIMini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 192 km (119 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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