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AUDI S3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI

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

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AUDI S3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA)

2.5 TFSI

340 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Power
310hp231kW
340hp254kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
846km526mi
Calculated
659km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,252mm167in
4,302mm169in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,401mm55in
1,402mm55in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,564mm62in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,528mm60in
Trunk volume
325L
302L
Max trunk volume
1,060L
1,032L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
212g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI5,400-6,500 rpm1,600-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
15.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI has 30 hp more than AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
1,575 kg
3,472 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4.5 s
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI4.6 s

Although AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI has more power, AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI: 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI: 2.6 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
846 km
526 mi
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
659 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 in
Range score
846 km
526 mi
659 km
410 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
212 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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 S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 187 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 23 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 63 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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