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AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)

397 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012
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AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)

344 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012
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AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)

313 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012
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AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    291 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    397 hp
    296 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,475 kg
    3,252 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    269 hp/t
    201 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    193 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI265 hp
Power
397hp296kW+132 hp
344hp257kW+79 hp
313hp233kW+48 hp
265hp198kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,475kg3,252lb
1,475kg3,252lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,035kg4,486lb
2,035kg4,486lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
+41 km/h
277 km/h
172 mph
+27 km/h
268 km/h
167 mph
+18 km/h
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
53.7s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph-11.8 s
Calculated
58.5s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-7.0 s
Calculated
61.7s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-3.8 s
Calculated
65.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s-1.2 s
4.7s-0.8 s
5.0s-0.5 s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
12.5s-7.5 s
Calculated
14.6s-5.4 s
Calculated
16.3s-3.8 s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
269hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
723km449mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,230mm167in
4,230mm167in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,399mm55in
1,399mm55in
1,399mm55in
1,399mm55in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,522mm60in
1,522mm60in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,506mm59in
1,506mm59in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
281L
281L
281L
281L
Max trunk volume
1,011L
1,011L
1,011L
1,011L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
193g/km
193g/km
193g/km
193g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hpAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hpAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hpAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 265 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 265 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI265 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI265 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
14.6 s
16.3 s
20.1 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.4 s
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
13.0 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
187 km/h
116 mph
181 km/h
112 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp has 132 hp more than AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 265 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 265 hp and AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp: 132 hp (99 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 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp and AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 265 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hp and AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI265 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI265 hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
397 hp
296 kW
4.3 s
291 km/h
181 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
344 hp
257 kW
4.7 s
277 km/h
172 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
313 hp
233 kW
5.0 s
268 km/h
167 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
5.5 s
250 km/h
155 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.3 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.0 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI265 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.5 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI265 hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI265 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
344 hp
257 kW
313 hp
233 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
Range score
723 km
449 mi
723 km
449 mi
723 km
449 mi
723 km
449 mi
CO2 score
193 g/km
193 g/km
193 g/km
193 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hpAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hpAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hpAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 265 hp
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,179 LC/year2,179 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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