Performance Review: Audi A3 2.0T FSI S-Line - [2005]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi A3 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi A3 2.0T FSI S-Line is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 and the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16.This particular Audi A3 has a 1984cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The A3 shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the A3's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1470 kgs (3240 lbs) this makes the Audi A3 2.0T FSI S-Line in the same weight category as the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi A3 shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 1984cc 16V St4 engine produces 197 bhp (146 kW) @ 5100 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 206 lb-ft (279.2 Nm) @ 1800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Audi A3 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2005 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Spec B (159.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi A3.

The Audi A3 has a Power to weight ratio of 134.0 bhp per ton and 140.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 A3 competing with the 2005 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Spec B (159.0 bhp per ton) or the 2016 Alfa-Romeo Stelvio 2.0 Turbo 16v Q4 (159.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Audi A3 generating around 140.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1995 Fiat Coupe 2.0 16V Turbo (165.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Lexus RC 350 3.5 V6 (165.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.0 secs, this made the Audi A3 2.0T FSI S-Line as fast as the 2017 Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 (6.80 secs) the 2015 Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo (6.80 secs) the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Countrman (6.80 secs) the or the 2010 Alfa-Romeo Brera JTS 3.2 V6 24v (6.80 secs). This Audi A3 2.0T FSI S-Line is also faster than the 2015 Audi TT 1.8 TFSI Coupe (6.90 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 V6 Supercharged (6.90 secs) the 2012 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 Turbo (6.90 secs) the and the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185 (6.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the A3 and the 2004 Renault Clio 2.0 16V 182 Cup

When talking about the performance of the Audi A3 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.67 secs @ 87.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Renault Clio 2.0 16V 182 Cup (15.60 secs), the 1997 Honda Civic Type R 1.6 16v - EK9 (15.61 secs), and the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Coupe (15.62 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2005 version of the Audi A3 2.0T FSI S-Line has a maximum speed of 146mph.

Top Speed of the 2005 A3 equals the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (157 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2005 Audi A3 2.0T FSI S-Line then how about the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (157 mph), the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 360 (157 mph), or the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 320 (157 mph).

Related Links:

2005 A3 Rivals List.

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