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2023 Audi A3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.6s

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A3: 6.6 s1.9 s10.8 sQuicker on the left
84 sedans (2023). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2023 Audi A3: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Premium FWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp221 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.6 sTested7-speed DCTFWD$35,400
Premium Plus FWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp221 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.6 sTested7-speed DCTFWD$35,400
40 TFSI quattro Premium AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid201 hp221 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A7-speed DCTAWD$37,400
40 TFSI quattro Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid201 hp221 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A7-speed DCTAWD$37,400

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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid4201 hpPremium FWD$35,400Base$1,200Base

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
7-speed DCT4Premium Plus FWD$35,4006.6 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Premium Plus FWD: 201 hp, 32 mpg, $35,400. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2023 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Toyota CamryHybrid SE FWD208 hp46 mpg$30,1907.4 s
Honda AccordHybrid Sport FWD w/o BSI204 hp44 mpg$31,3457.3 s
Toyota CrownXLE AWD236 hp41 mpg$39,9507.6 s

A3 by year

5.4 s5.6 s5.8 s6.0 s6.2 s6.4 s6.6 s6.8 s200920122016201920232026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
050100150200250200920122016201920232026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2023 Dodge Charger: 3.5 s quicker to 60.

2023 Audi A36.6 s2023 Dodge Charger3.1 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2023 Audi A3 and 2023 Dodge Charger
Measure2023 Audi A32023 Dodge Charger
TrimPremium FWDSRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody RWD
0-606.6 s3.1 s
BasisTestedEstimate
Horsepower201 hp797 hp
Curb weightN/A4,595 lb
hp per tonN/A347
lb per hpN/A5.8
MSRP$35,400N/A

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked