AUDI S3 (8L)
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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1.8 T (Stage 2)
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1.8 T (Stage 1)
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1.8 T
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.3 s
- Fastest top speed271 km/h168 mph
- Most powerful315 hp235 kW
- Highest torque419 Nm309 lb-ft
- Lightest1,375 kg3,031 lb
- Best power-to-weight229 hp/t171 kW/t4.4 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31.0 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions218 g/km
- Best estimated range681 km423 mi
- Largest trunk270 L
- Best overall score67/100
- Best performance score69/100
- Best economy score82/100
- Best practicality score63/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp |
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| 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 | 258 km/h 160 mph | 250 km/h 155 mph | 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 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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp | 5,800 rpm | 2,100-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp | 5,800 rpm | 2,100-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp | 5,800 rpm | 2,100-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp | 5,800 rpm | 2,100-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp | 315 hp 235 kW |
| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp | 273 hp 204 kW |
| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp | 248 hp 185 kW |
| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp | 210 hp 157 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp | 5.3 s |
| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp | 5.8 s |
| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp | 6.1 s |
| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp | 6.8 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp | 681 km 423 mi |
| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp | 681 km 423 mi |
| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp | 681 km 423 mi |
| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp | 681 km 423 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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.
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| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp |
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| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp |
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| AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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
| Vehicle | AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T210 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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
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| Vehicle | AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 hp | AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 2) 273 hp | AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 1) 248 hp | AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T 210 hp |
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| Consumption | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.92 LC100 km | 15.92 LC100 km | 15.92 LC100 km | 15.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,389 LC/year | 2,389 LC/year | 2,389 LC/year | 2,389 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
AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T (Stage 2) 273 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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