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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDIvsMini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y)

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Mini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2021

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,282 km
    797 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDIMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
Power
150hp112kW
136hp101kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,230kg2,712lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 205 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
40.0s
Calculated
53.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,282km797mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,343mm171in
4,023mm158in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
278L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
941L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDIMini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI3,000-4,200 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.54,500-6,500 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDIMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.0 s
53.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI has 14 hp more than Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5 and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 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 (8Y)35 TDI
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
1,230 kg
2,712 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 (8Y)35 TDI
222 km/h
138 mph
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
207 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI8.3 s
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.58.3 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI and Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5: 1.3 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 (8Y)35 TDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
111 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI
1,282 km
797 mi
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 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 (8Y)35 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
222 km/h
138 mph
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW
8.3 s
207 km/h
129 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 (8Y)35 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,023 mm
158.4 in
Height
1,425 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI 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 (8Y)35 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 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 (8Y)35 TDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
111 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDIMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
Power
150 hp
112 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Fuel consumption
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,023 mm
158.4 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,282 km
797 mi
769 km
478 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
111 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.0 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 (8Y) 35 TDIMini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5
Consumption3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.83 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.98 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used585 L155 US gal129 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,024 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 513 km (319 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 102 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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