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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

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AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)

384 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012
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AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012
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AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)

302 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012
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AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

256 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 384 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    288 km/h
    179 mph
  • Most powerful
    384 hp
    286 kW
  • Highest torque
    512 Nm
    377 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,475 kg
    3,252 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    260 hp/t
    194 kW/t
    3.8 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
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)384 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)333 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)302 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
Power
384hp286kW+128 hp
333hp248kW+77 hp
302hp225kW+46 hp
256hp191kW
Torque
512Nm377lb-ft+182 Nm
446Nm329lb-ft+116 Nm
403Nm297lb-ft+73 Nm
330Nm243lb-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
288 km/h
179 mph
+38 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+24 km/h
265 km/h
165 mph
+15 km/h
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
55.7s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-12.9 s
Calculated
60.6s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-8.1 s
Calculated
63.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph-5.0 s
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s-1.3 s
4.8s-0.9 s
5.1s-0.6 s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
13.1s-7.8 s
Calculated
15.4s-5.5 s
Calculated
17.1s-3.8 s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.4s
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
12.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-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) 384 hpAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 333 hpAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 302 hpAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 256 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 384 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 333 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 302 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 256 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)384 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)333 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)302 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 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)384 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)333 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)302 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.1 s
15.4 s
17.1 s
20.9 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
11.2 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.2 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
184 km/h
114 mph
178 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 384 hp has 128 hp more than AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 256 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 256 hp and AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 384 hp: 128 hp (95 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) 384 hp and AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 256 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 333 hp and AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 302 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)384 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)333 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)302 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 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)384 hp
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)333 hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)302 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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)384 hp
384 hp
286 kW
4.4 s
288 km/h
179 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)333 hp
333 hp
248 kW
4.8 s
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)302 hp
302 hp
225 kW
5.1 s
265 km/h
165 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
256 hp
191 kW
5.7 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)384 hp
Power
384 hp
286 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 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)333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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)302 hp
Power
302 hp
225 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 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 TFSI256 hp
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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)384 hp
Power
384 hp
286 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)302 hp
Power
302 hp
225 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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) 384 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)384 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)333 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)302 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.7 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)384 hp
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)333 hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)302 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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)384 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)333 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)302 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
Power
384 hp
286 kW
333 hp
248 kW
302 hp
225 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
512 Nm
377 lb-ft
446 Nm
329 lb-ft
403 Nm
297 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.7 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
265 km/h
165 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
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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) 384 hpAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 333 hpAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 302 hpAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 256 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) 384 hp

  • Has 51 hp more
  • Has 66 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 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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