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AUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001 1.8 TvsAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T

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

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AUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001

1.8 T

225 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2001-2003
VS

AUDI S3 (8L)

1.8 T

210 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1998-2000

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T 210 hp

  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    681 km
    423 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hpAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
Power
225hp168kW
210hp157kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
78.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
681km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,159mm164in
4,159mm164in
Width
1,763mm69in
1,763mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,519mm99in
2,519mm99in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,503mm59in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume
270L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,020L
1,020L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L
CO2 emissions-
218g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 225 hpAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T 210 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T 210 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp5,900 rpm2,200 rpm6,150 rpm
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp5,800 rpm2,100-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hpAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
27.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
210 hp
157 kW

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 225 hp has 15 hp more than AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T 210 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T 210 hp and AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 225 hp: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
1,375 kg
3,031 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 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp6.6 s
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 225 hp and AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T 210 hp: 0.2 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 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
667 km
414 mi
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
681 km
423 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.6 s
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
210 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
238 km/h
148 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 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,159 mm
163.7 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,159 mm
163.7 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 225 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.6 s
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.8 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 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hpAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,159 mm
163.7 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,159 mm
163.7 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
681 km
423 mi
CO2 score
-
218 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 225 hpAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T 210 hp
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 225 hp

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T 210 hp

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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