Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsRenault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013
VS

Renault Clio III (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 16V

201 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
200hp149kW
201hp150kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,204kg2,654lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
73.4s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
4,017mm158in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,769mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
350L
288L
Max trunk volume
1,080L
1,038L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIRenault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V7,100 rpm5,400 rpm7,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
31.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V has 1 hp more than AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
215 Nm
159 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
1,204 kg
2,654 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
238 km/h
148 mph
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6.8 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V6.9 s

Although Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V has more power, AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
764 km
475 mi
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.8 s
238 km/h
148 mph
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW
6.9 s
225 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,017 mm
158.1 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.8 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,017 mm
158.1 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
764 km
475 mi
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIRenault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 62 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 126 kg lighter
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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