Hyundai Veloster (2011 – 2018) vs Audi A3 (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Hyundai Veloster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 204 hp against 184 hp. The Audi A3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,175 kg against 1,260 kg.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Veloster
2011 – 2018
|
Audi
A3
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2018 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 17 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 140 – 204 hp | 110 – 184 hp |
| Torque | 167 – 264 Nm | 175 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 10.3 s | 6.7 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 209 km/h | 198 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 8.1 L/100 km | 3.8 – 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,219 mm | 4,237 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,260 – 1,295 kg | 1,175 – 1,435 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.