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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 35 TFSIvsMini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Mini Hatch (F65)

Cooper C 1.5

156 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    847 km
    527 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSIMiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
Power
150hp112kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,325kg2,921lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
88.7s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
88.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
36.9s
Calculated
37.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,352mm171in
4,036mm159in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,744mm69in
Height
1,441mm57in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,554mm61in
-
Rear track
1,526mm60in
-
Trunk volume
380L
275L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
925L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
44L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSIMini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.54,900-6,500 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSIMiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.9 s
37.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 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
146 km/h
91 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
156 hp
116 kW

Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5 has 6 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI and Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
1,320 kg
2,910 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)Facelift 202435 TFSI
226 km/h
140 mph
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
225 km/h
140 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)Facelift 202435 TFSI8.1 s
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.58.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5 and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI and Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5: 0.7 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)Facelift 202435 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
118 hp/t
88 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
847 km
527 mi
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
226 km/h
140 mph
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
156 hp
116 kW
8.0 s
225 km/h
140 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)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,036 mm
158.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 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)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.1 s
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSIMiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
Power
150 hp
112 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,036 mm
158.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Range score
847 km
527 mi
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSIMini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 181 km (112 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

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 (F65) Cooper C 1.5

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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