Car comparison

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

2.0 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012
VS

AUDI S3 (8L)

1.8 T

210 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1998-2000

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    706 km
    439 mi
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
Power
265hp198kW
210hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
67.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
78.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.6s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
706km439mi
Calculated
681km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,159mm164in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,763mm69in
Height
1,399mm55in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,519mm99in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume
281L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,011L
1,020L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
62L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
218g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T5,800 rpm2,100-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.6 s
27.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
210 hp
157 kW

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 55 hp more than AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T and AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5.7 s
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T: 0.6 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
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
706 km
439 mi
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
681 km
423 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
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 (8P) Facelift 2008 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
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
Power
265 hp
198 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
706 km
439 mi
681 km
423 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
218 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T

  • Is 80 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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