Car comparison

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI 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 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024

2.0 TFSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

AUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001

1.8 T

225 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2001-2003

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
Power
333hp248kW
225hp168kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
58.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km393mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,354mm171in
4,159mm164in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,763mm69in
Height
1,466mm58in
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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI5,600-6,500 rpm2,100-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T5,900 rpm2,200 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
25.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
333 hp
248 kW
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
225 hp
168 kW

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI has 108 hp more than AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T and AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI: 108 hp (81 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
243 km/h
151 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)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI4.7 s
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T: 1.9 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)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
632 km
393 mi
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
333 hp
248 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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
4,354 mm
171.4 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
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 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 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)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
Power
333 hp
248 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,354 mm
171.4 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 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
632 km
393 mi
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 108 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 58 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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