Car comparison

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

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

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AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA)

2.5 TFSI

340 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2011-2012
VS

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
340hp254kW
310hp231kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,025kg4,464lb
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
57.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
55.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
659km410mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,302mm169in
4,322mm170in
Width
1,794mm71in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,402mm55in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,564mm62in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,511mm59in
Trunk volume
302L
340L
Max trunk volume
1,032L
1,180L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
212g/km
152g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.9 s
15.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
183 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

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

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

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (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
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,465 kg
3,230 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI4.6 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4.6 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

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

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 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
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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 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
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,322 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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
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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

AUDI S3 Sportback (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
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 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
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,322 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
659 km
410 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
152 g/km
Trunk score
302 L
10.7 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSIAUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 174 km (108 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 38 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 60 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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