AUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001
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.
New comparisonAUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001
1.8 T (Stage 2)
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1.8 T (Stage 1)
AUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001
1.8 T
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.1 s
- Fastest top speed276 km/h171 mph
- Most powerful337 hp252 kW
- Highest torque434 Nm320 lb-ft
- Lightest1,420 kg3,131 lb
- Best power-to-weight238 hp/t177 kW/t4.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
- Best estimated range667 km414 mi
- Largest trunk270 L
- Best overall score68/100
- Best performance score71/100
- Best economy score82/100
- Best practicality score63/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp |
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| 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 | 262 km/h 163 mph | 255 km/h 158 mph | 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 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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp | 5,900 rpm | 2,200 rpm | 6,150 rpm |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp | 5,900 rpm | 2,200 rpm | 6,150 rpm |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp | 5,900 rpm | 2,200 rpm | 6,150 rpm |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp | 5,900 rpm | 2,200 rpm | 6,150 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp | 337 hp 252 kW |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp | 292 hp 218 kW |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp | 265 hp 198 kW |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp | 225 hp 168 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp | 434 Nm 320 lb-ft |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp | 378 Nm 279 lb-ft |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp | 342 Nm 252 lb-ft |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp | 1,420 kg 3,131 lb |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp | 1,420 kg 3,131 lb |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp | 1,420 kg 3,131 lb |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp | 1,420 kg 3,131 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp | 276 km/h 171 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp | 255 km/h 158 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp | 243 km/h 151 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp | 5.1 s |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp | 5.6 s |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp | 6.0 s |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp | 6.6 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp | 667 km 414 mi |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp | 667 km 414 mi |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp | 667 km 414 mi |
| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp | 667 km 414 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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.
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| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp |
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| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp |
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| AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 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)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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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
| Vehicle | AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp | AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T225 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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
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| Vehicle | AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hp | AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 2) 292 hp | AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 1) 265 hp | AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T 225 hp |
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| Consumption | 9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK | 9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK | 9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK | 9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.28 LC100 km | 16.28 LC100 km | 16.28 LC100 km | 16.28 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 26.19 LC100 mi | 26.19 LC100 mi | 26.19 LC100 mi | 26.19 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal | 1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal | 1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal | 1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,441 LC/year | 2,441 LC/year | 2,441 LC/year | 2,441 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
AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T (Stage 2) 292 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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