Car comparison

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 TvsRenault Laguna 2.9 24V

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

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AUDI S3 (8L)

1.8 T

210 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1998-2000
VS

Renault Laguna

2.9 24V

190 hp2946 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1997-2000

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 TRenaultLaguna2.9 24V
Power
210hp157kW
190hp142kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
267Nm197lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
78.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
681km423mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
2,946cc180cu in
Length
4,159mm164in
4,510mm178in
Width
1,763mm69in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,519mm99in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,480mm58in
Rear track
1,503mm59in
1,460mm57in
Trunk volume
270L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,020L
1,335L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 TRenault Laguna 2.9 24VPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T: Power / Torque
  • Renault Laguna 2.9 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T5,800 rpm2,100-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V5,750 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 TRenaultLaguna2.9 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
32.0 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
210 hp
157 kW
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T has 20 hp more than Renault Laguna 2.9 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Laguna 2.9 24V and AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
267 Nm
197 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
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
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
238 km/h
148 mph
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T6.8 s
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T and Renault Laguna 2.9 24V: 0.9 s.

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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
210 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
238 km/h
148 mph
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
235 km/h
146 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
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
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 TRenaultLaguna2.9 24V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
267 Nm
197 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
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
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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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
681 km
423 mi
-
CO2 score
218 g/km
-
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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) 1.8 T
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 3 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Renault Laguna 2.9 24V

  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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