AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)
Car comparison
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAUDI A3 Sedan (8V)
2.0 TDI (Stage 2)
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)
2.0 TDI (Stage 1)
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)
2.0 TDI
Comparison overview
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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.3 s
- Fastest top speed252 km/h157 mph
- Most powerful233 hp173 kW
- Highest torque544 Nm401 lb-ft
- Lightest1,395 kg3,075 lb
- Best power-to-weight167 hp/t124 kW/t6.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.0 L/100 km47.0 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions128 g/km
- Best estimated range1,100 km684 mi
- Largest trunk390 L
- Best overall score65/100
- Best performance score63/100
- Best economy score93/100
- Best practicality score70/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp |
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| Power | 233hp173kW+83 hp | 203hp151kW+53 hp | 180hp134kW+30 hp | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 544Nm401lb-ft+204 Nm | 476Nm351lb-ft+136 Nm | 425Nm313lb-ft+85 Nm | 340Nm251lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,395kg3,075lb | 1,395kg3,075lb | 1,395kg3,075lb | 1,395kg3,075lb |
| Gross weight | 1,945kg4,288lb | 1,945kg4,288lb | 1,945kg4,288lb | 1,945kg4,288lb |
| Top speed | 252 km/h 157 mph | 240 km/h 149 mph | 231 km/h 144 mph | 219 km/h 136 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 59.7s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-10.6 s Calculated | 62.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph-7.3 s Calculated | 65.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph-4.7 s Calculated | 70.3s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3s-2.0 s | 6.9s-1.4 s | 7.4s-0.9 s | 8.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 20.1s-15.9 s Calculated | 23.8s-12.2 s Calculated | 27.6s-8.4 s Calculated | 36.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0s-1.9 s Calculated | 6.6s-1.3 s Calculated | 7.1s-0.8 s Calculated | 7.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK | 4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK | 4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK | 4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.3s-1.8 s Calculated | 14.8s-1.2 s Calculated | 15.3s-0.7 s Calculated | 16.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb Calculated | 145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb Calculated | 129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb Calculated | 108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton Calculated | 341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton Calculated | 305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton Calculated | 244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,100km684mi Calculated | 1,100km684mi Calculated | 1,100km684mi Calculated | 1,100km684mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in |
| Length | 4,456mm175in | 4,456mm175in | 4,456mm175in | 4,456mm175in |
| Width | 1,796mm71in | 1,796mm71in | 1,796mm71in | 1,796mm71in |
| Height | 1,416mm56in | 1,416mm56in | 1,416mm56in | 1,416mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,637mm104in | 2,637mm104in | 2,637mm104in | 2,637mm104in |
| Front track | 1,555mm61in | 1,555mm61in | 1,555mm61in | 1,555mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,526mm60in | 1,526mm60in | 1,526mm60in | 1,526mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 390L | 390L | 390L | 390L |
| Max trunk volume | 845L | 845L | 845L | 845L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 55L | 55L | 55L | 55L |
| CO2 emissions | 128g/km | 128g/km | 128g/km | 128g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.0 s | 6.6 s | 7.1 s | 7.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.3 s | 6.9 s | 7.4 s | 8.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 20.1 s | 23.8 s | 27.6 s | 36.0 s |
| Top speed | 252 km/h 157 mph | 240 km/h 149 mph | 231 km/h 144 mph | 219 km/h 136 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.7 s | 2.7 s | 2.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.5 s | 6.7 s | 6.9 s | 7.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.5 s | 9.9 s | 10.2 s | 10.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.1 s | 12.6 s | 13.0 s | 13.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.3 s | 14.8 s | 15.3 s | 16.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 170 km/h 106 mph | 163 km/h 101 mph | 157 km/h 98 mph | 149 km/h 92 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 233 hp 173 kW |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 203 hp 151 kW |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 180 hp 134 kW |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 150 hp 112 kW |
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 544 Nm 401 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 476 Nm 351 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 425 Nm 313 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 340 Nm 251 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 1,395 kg 3,075 lb |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 1,395 kg 3,075 lb |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 1,395 kg 3,075 lb |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 1,395 kg 3,075 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 252 km/h 157 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 231 km/h 144 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 219 km/h 136 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 6.3 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 6.9 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 7.4 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 8.3 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp: 2.0 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp, separated by only 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 167 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 129 hp/t 96 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 108 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 1,100 km 684 mi |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 1,100 km 684 mi |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 1,100 km 684 mi |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 1,100 km 684 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 233 hp 173 kW | 6.3 s | 252 km/h 157 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 203 hp 151 kW | 6.9 s | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 180 hp 134 kW | 7.4 s | 231 km/h 144 mph |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.3 s | 219 km/h 136 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 6.3 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 6.9 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 7.4 s |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 8.3 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 167 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 129 hp/t 96 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 108 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 233 hp 173 kW | 203 hp 151 kW | 180 hp 134 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 544 Nm 401 lb-ft | 476 Nm 351 lb-ft | 425 Nm 313 lb-ft | 340 Nm 251 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.3 s | 6.9 s | 7.4 s | 8.3 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 252 km/h 157 mph | 240 km/h 149 mph | 231 km/h 144 mph | 219 km/h 136 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,395 kg 3,075 lb | 1,395 kg 3,075 lb | 1,395 kg 3,075 lb | 1,395 kg 3,075 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,100 km 684 mi | 1,100 km 684 mi | 1,100 km 684 mi | 1,100 km 684 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 128 g/km | 128 g/km | 128 g/km | 128 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 390 L 13.8 cu ft | 390 L 13.8 cu ft | 390 L 13.8 cu ft | 390 L 13.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 167 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp | 129 hp/t 96 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp | 108 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp | AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp | AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp | AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp |
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| Consumption | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.75 LC100 km | 8.75 LC100 km | 8.75 LC100 km | 8.75 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,313 LC/year | 1,313 LC/year | 1,313 LC/year | 1,313 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp
- Has 30 hp more
- Has 68 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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