Car comparison

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 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 Sportback (8Y)

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

AUDI S3 (8L)

1.8 T

210 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1998-2000

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    743 km
    462 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
Power
310hp231kW
210hp157kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
59.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km462mi
Calculated
681km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,351mm171in
4,159mm164in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,763mm69in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,519mm99in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume
325L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,145L
1,020L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
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 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 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 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI5,450-6,500 rpm2,000-5,450 rpm6,750 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 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
27.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
210 hp
157 kW

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI has 100 hp more than AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T and AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 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 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
1,500 kg
3,307 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 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI4.8 s
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T: 2.0 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 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T: 1.7 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 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
743 km
462 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 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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 Sportback (8Y) 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 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.8 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 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
Power
310 hp
231 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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
743 km
462 mi
681 km
423 mi
CO2 score
-
218 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 100 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 62 km (38 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

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 125 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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