Car comparison

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

2.0 TFSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,475 kg
    3,252 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
333hp248kW
265hp198kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
58.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km393mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,354mm171in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,399mm55in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
325L
281L
Max trunk volume
1,145L
1,011L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions-
193g/km

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 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
170 km/h
106 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI has 68 hp more than AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI: 68 hp (51 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,475 kg
3,252 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
250 km/h
155 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 0.8 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
723 km
449 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
Range score
632 km
393 mi
723 km
449 mi
CO2 score
-
193 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 44 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 91 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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