2020 Audi A3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.4s
- S line Premium AWD, 228 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 47% of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 77 of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S line Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 228 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,417 lb | 133 | 15.0 | 5.4 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $36,500 |
| S line Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 228 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,417 lb | 133 | 15.0 | 5.4 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $36,500 |
| Premium FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 184 hp | 222 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.6 sTested | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $33,300 |
| Premium Plus FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 184 hp | 222 lb-ft | 3,417 lb | 108 | 18.6 | 6.6 sTested | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $33,300 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 184 hp | Premium FWD | $33,300 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 228 hp | S line Premium AWD | $36,500 | +$3,200 | $1,536 | +$256 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed DCT | 4 | Premium Plus FWD | $33,300 | 5.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Premium Plus FWD: 184 hp, 30 mpg, $33,300. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | Hybrid LE FWD | 208 hp | 52 mpg | $28,430 | 7.1 s |
| Honda Accord | Hybrid EX FWD | 212 hp | 48 mpg | $29,670 | 6.9 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | Hybrid SEL FWD | 192 hp | 47 mpg | $29,900 | 7.8 s |
| Nissan Altima | 2.5 SL FWD | 188 hp | 32 mpg | $30,240 | N/A |
| Ford Fusion | SEL Hybrid FWD | 188 hp | 42 mpg | $31,630 | 8.6 s |
| Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-in | FWD | 212 hp | 68 mpg | $33,400 | 8.1 s |
Cheapest 6 of 10.
A3 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Audi A3: 2.7 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Audi A3.
| Measure | 2020 Audi A3 | 2020 Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-in |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | S line Premium AWD | FWD |
| 0-60 | 5.4 s | 8.1 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 212 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,417 lb | 4,052 lb |
| hp per ton | 133 | 105 |
| lb per hp | 15.0 | 19.1 |
| MSRP | $36,500 | $33,400 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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