2026 Audi A3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.0s
- 40 TFSI Premium AWD, 201 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 54 of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 62 of 69 sedans (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 201 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $40,100 |
| 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 201 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $43,000 |
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 | 2 | 201 hp | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $40,100 | Base | $1,371 | 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 | 2 | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $40,100 | 6.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 40 TFSI Premium AWD: 201 hp, 28 mpg, $40,100. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | Nightshade AWD | 232 hp | 46 mpg | $34,625 | 6.2 s |
| Honda Accord | Hybrid EX-L FWD | 204 hp | 48 mpg | $35,095 | 7.2 s |
| Toyota Crown | XLE AWD | 236 hp | 41 mpg | $41,440 | 7.6 s |
A3 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Toyota Crown: 0.3 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2026 Audi A3 | 2026 Toyota Crown |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | Platinum AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.0 s | 5.7 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 340 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,343 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 157 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 12.8 |
| MSRP | $40,100 | $54,990 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree