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AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI S3 (8P) 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

256 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012
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AUDI S3 (8P)

2.0 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI Automatic

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • 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 economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI Manual

  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAutomaticAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual
Power
256hp191kW
265hp198kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
68.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
67.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
723km449mi
Calculated
659km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,214mm166in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,399mm55in
1,399mm55in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
281L
281L
Max trunk volume
1,011L
1,011L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
193g/km
217g/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 AutomaticAUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI ManualPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI Automatic: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI Manual: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAutomatic6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual6,000 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 TFSIAutomaticAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
20.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAutomatic
256 hp
191 kW
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual
265 hp
198 kW

AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI Manual has 9 hp more than AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI Automatic.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI Automatic and AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI Manual: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAutomatic
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAutomatic
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual
1,455 kg
3,208 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAutomatic
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual
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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAutomatic5.7 s
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual5.7 s

Although AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI Manual has more power, AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI Automatic is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 TFSIAutomatic
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI Automatic and AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI Manual: 0.8 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAutomatic
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAutomatic
723 km
449 mi
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual
659 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAutomatic
256 hp
191 kW
5.7 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual
265 hp
198 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 TFSIAutomatic
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
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual
Power
265 hp
198 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
4,214 mm
165.9 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 TFSIAutomatic
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
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI Automatic 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 TFSIAutomatic
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 TFSIAutomatic
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAutomaticAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIManual
Power
256 hp
191 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
4,214 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
Range score
723 km
449 mi
659 km
410 mi
CO2 score
193 g/km
217 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI AutomaticAUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI Manual
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI Automatic

  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 64 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI Manual

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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