Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDIvsHyundai i20 III N 1.6 T-GDi

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y)

40 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Hyundai i20 III

N 1.6 T-GDi

204 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Hyundai i20 III N 1.6 T-GDi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lightest
    1,220 kg
    2,690 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    352 L
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDIHyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi
Power
200hp149kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
275Nm203lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,220kg2,690lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
84.2s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
27.0s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
571km355mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,343mm171in
4,075mm160in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,580mm102in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,541mm61in
Trunk volume
325L
352L
Max trunk volume
1,145L
1,165L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDIHyundai i20 III N 1.6 T-GDiPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai i20 III N 1.6 T-GDi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI3,600-4,100 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm4,350 rpm
Hyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi5,500-6,000 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDIHyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.0 s
28.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
Hyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi
204 hp
152 kW

Hyundai i20 III N 1.6 T-GDi has 4 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI and Hyundai i20 III N 1.6 T-GDi: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Hyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi
275 Nm
203 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Hyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi
1,220 kg
2,690 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)40 TDI
243 km/h
151 mph
Hyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi
229 km/h
142 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)40 TDI6.8 s
Hyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Hyundai i20 III N 1.6 T-GDi and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI: 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)40 TDI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Hyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI and Hyundai i20 III N 1.6 T-GDi: 1.0 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)40 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Hyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi
167 hp/t
125 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 (8Y)40 TDI
917 km
570 mi
Hyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi
571 km
355 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
6.8 s
243 km/h
151 mph
Hyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi
204 hp
152 kW
6.7 s
229 km/h
142 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)40 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Hyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
352 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,075 mm
160.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 (8Y)40 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Hyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 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)40 TDI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.8 s
Hyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.7 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)40 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Hyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDIHyundaii20 IIIN 1.6 T-GDi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
352 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,075 mm
160.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
917 km
570 mi
571 km
355 mi
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
352 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
167 hp/t
125 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 (8Y) 40 TDIHyundai i20 III N 1.6 T-GDi
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI

  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 345 km (215 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

Hyundai i20 III N 1.6 T-GDi

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 27 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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