Car comparison

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T · Stage 3vsAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T · Stage 2vsAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T · Stage 1vsAUDI 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)

1.8 T (Stage 3)

315 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1998-2000
VS

AUDI S3 (8L)

1.8 T (Stage 2)

273 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1998-2000
VS

AUDI S3 (8L)

1.8 T (Stage 1)

248 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1998-2000
VS

AUDI S3 (8L)

1.8 T

210 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1998-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    271 km/h
    168 mph
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Highest torque
    419 Nm
    309 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    229 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    218 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    681 km
    423 mi
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hpAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hpAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hpAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
Power
315hp235kW+105 hp
273hp204kW+63 hp
248hp185kW+38 hp
210hp157kW
Torque
419Nm309lb-ft+149 Nm
365Nm269lb-ft+95 Nm
329Nm243lb-ft+59 Nm
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,375kg3,031lb
1,375kg3,031lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,935kg4,266lb
1,935kg4,266lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
+33 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+20 km/h
250 km/h
155 mph
+12 km/h
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
64.4s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph-14.2 s
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-9.3 s
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
78.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s-1.5 s
5.8s-1.0 s
6.1s-0.7 s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
16.9s-10.5 s
Calculated
19.9s-7.5 s
Calculated
22.3s-5.1 s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
681km423mi
Calculated
681km423mi
Calculated
681km423mi
Calculated
681km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,781cc109cu in
1,781cc109cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,159mm164in
4,159mm164in
4,159mm164in
4,159mm164in
Width
1,763mm69in
1,763mm69in
1,763mm69in
1,763mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,519mm99in
2,519mm99in
2,519mm99in
2,519mm99in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,527mm60in
1,527mm60in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,503mm59in
1,503mm59in
1,503mm59in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume
270L
270L
270L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,020L
1,020L
1,020L
1,020L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L
62L
62L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
218g/km
218g/km
218g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 hpAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 2) 273 hpAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 1) 248 hpAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T 210 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 2) 273 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 1) 248 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)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp5,800 rpm2,100-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp5,800 rpm2,100-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp5,800 rpm2,100-5,000 rpm6,050 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)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hpAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hpAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hpAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
19.9 s
22.3 s
27.4 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
14.2 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
170 km/h
106 mph
165 km/h
102 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 hp has 105 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) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 hp: 105 hp (78 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp
419 Nm
309 lb-ft
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp
329 Nm
243 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)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp
1,375 kg
3,031 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)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp
271 km/h
168 mph
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp
258 km/h
160 mph
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp
250 km/h
155 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 hp and AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T 210 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 2) 273 hp and AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 1) 248 hp, separated by only 0.4 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)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp
315 hp
235 kW
5.3 s
271 km/h
168 mph
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp
273 hp
204 kW
5.8 s
258 km/h
160 mph
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
6.1 s
250 km/h
155 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)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 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 T (Stage 2)273 hp
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 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 T (Stage 1)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 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)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.1 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)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hpAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hpAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hpAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
273 hp
204 kW
248 hp
185 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
419 Nm
309 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
329 Nm
243 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
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
681 km
423 mi
681 km
423 mi
681 km
423 mi
681 km
423 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
218 g/km
218 g/km
218 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 hpAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 2) 273 hpAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 1) 248 hpAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T 210 hp
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 hp

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 54 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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