2022 Audi A3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.6s
- Premium FWD, 201 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 71 of 90 sedans (2022).
- Horsepower: rank 73 of 90 sedans (2022).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.6 sTested | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $34,800 |
| Premium Plus FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.6 sTested | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $34,800 |
| Prestige FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.6 sTested | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $34,800 |
| 40 TFSI quattro Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $36,800 |
| 40 TFSI quattro Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $36,800 |
| 40 TFSI quattro Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $36,800 |
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
1 engine offered. Turbo named on 1.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 6 | 201 hp | Premium FWD | $34,800 | Base | $1,200 | Base |
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 | 6 | Premium Plus FWD | $34,800 | 6.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Premium Plus FWD: 201 hp, 32 mpg, $34,800. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | Hybrid Nightshade CVT FWD | 208 hp | 46 mpg | $30,215 | 7.2 s |
| Honda Accord | Hybrid Sport FWD | 212 hp | 43 mpg | $31,070 | 6.9 s |
| Toyota Avalon | Hybrid XLE FWD | 215 hp | 44 mpg | $37,850 | 7.2 s |
A3 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Audi A3: 0.5 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2022 Audi A3 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Premium FWD | A 220 FWD |
| 0-60 | 6.6 s | 7.1 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 188 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,285 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 114 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 17.5 |
| MSRP | $34,800 | $33,950 |
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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