Car comparison

AUDI S1 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI S1

2.0 TFSI

231 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

256 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S1 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    166 g/km
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    256 hp
    191 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    706 km
    439 mi
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS12.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
231hp172kW
256hp191kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,765kg3,891lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
20.2s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
634km394mi
Calculated
706km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,975mm156in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,399mm55in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,452mm57in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
210L
281L
Max trunk volume
860L
1,011L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
60L
CO2 emissions
166g/km
198g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S1 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S1 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS12.0 TFSI6,000 rpm1,600-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS12.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 s
21.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 25 hp more than AUDI S1 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S1 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,455 kg
3,208 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS12.0 TFSI5.8 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5.9 s

Although AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI S1 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S1 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 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
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S1 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 1.4 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
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
634 km
394 mi
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
706 km
439 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
231 hp
172 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW
5.9 s
250 km/h
155 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
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,975 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 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
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

AUDI S1 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
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.9 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
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS12.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,975 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
Range score
634 km
394 mi
706 km
439 mi
CO2 score
166 g/km
198 g/km
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 S1 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S1 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 72 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 71 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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