Car comparison

AUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001 1.8 T · Stage 3vsAUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001 1.8 T · Stage 2vsAUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001 1.8 T · Stage 1vsAUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001 1.8 T

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

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AUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001

1.8 T (Stage 3)

337 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2001-2003
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AUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001

1.8 T (Stage 2)

292 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2001-2003
VS

AUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001

1.8 T (Stage 1)

265 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2001-2003
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AUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001

1.8 T

225 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2001-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    276 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    337 hp
    252 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hpAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hpAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hpAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
Power
337hp252kW+112 hp
292hp218kW+67 hp
265hp198kW+40 hp
225hp168kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft+154 Nm
378Nm279lb-ft+98 Nm
342Nm252lb-ft+62 Nm
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,420kg3,131lb
1,420kg3,131lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
+33 km/h
262 km/h
163 mph
+19 km/h
255 km/h
158 mph
+12 km/h
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
63.8s99% target: 273 km/h / 170 mph-15.0 s
Calculated
68.6s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-10.2 s
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-6.3 s
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s-1.5 s
5.6s-1.0 s
6.0s-0.6 s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.0s-9.6 s
Calculated
18.9s-6.7 s
Calculated
21.1s-4.6 s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t154kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
667km414mi
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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hpAUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 2) 292 hpAUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 1) 265 hpAUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 225 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 2) 292 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 1) 265 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 225 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp5,900 rpm2,200 rpm6,150 rpm
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp5,900 rpm2,200 rpm6,150 rpm
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp5,900 rpm2,200 rpm6,150 rpm
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp5,900 rpm2,200 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hpAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hpAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hpAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
18.9 s
21.1 s
25.7 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
14.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
107 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hp has 112 hp more than AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 225 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 225 hp and AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hp: 112 hp (84 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hp and AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 225 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 2) 292 hp and AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 1) 265 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)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp
337 hp
252 kW
5.1 s
276 km/h
171 mph
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp
292 hp
218 kW
5.6 s
262 km/h
163 mph
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
6.0 s
255 km/h
158 mph
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.6 s
243 km/h
151 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)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp
Power
337 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 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)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 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)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 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)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp
Power
337 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 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)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.0 s
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.6 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)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hpAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hpAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hpAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp
Power
337 hp
252 kW
292 hp
218 kW
265 hp
198 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
378 Nm
279 lb-ft
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
667 km
414 mi
667 km
414 mi
667 km
414 mi
667 km
414 mi
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
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hpAUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 2) 292 hpAUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 1) 265 hpAUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 225 hp
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hp

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 56 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 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

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