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AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 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 (8Y) · Facelift 2024

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
400hp298kW
300hp224kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,045kg4,508lb
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
44.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
58.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
579km360mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,381mm172in
4,322mm170in
Width
1,851mm73in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,592mm63in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,511mm59in
Trunk volume
282L
340L
Max trunk volume
1,104L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions-
158g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSIAUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 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 (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI5,600-7,000 rpm2,250-5,600 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
16.2 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
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI has 100 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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
500 Nm
369 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 (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,490 kg
3,285 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 (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 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 (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI3.8 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI and AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 0.9 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 (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 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 (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
579 km
360 mi
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
786 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.7 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 (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
282 L
10.0 cu ft
Length
4,381 mm
172.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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 (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 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 (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.7 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 (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
282 L
10.0 cu ft
Length
4,381 mm
172.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
579 km
360 mi
786 km
488 mi
CO2 score
-
158 g/km
Trunk score
282 L
10.0 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSIAUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 100 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 54 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

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 207 km (128 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 58 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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