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AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 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
VS

AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA)

2.0 TFSI

256 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    256 hp
    191 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,475 kg
    3,252 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 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
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
256hp191kW
256hp191kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,075kg4,575lb
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
70.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
723km449mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,302mm169in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,399mm55in
1,402mm55in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
281L
302L
Max trunk volume
1,011L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
193g/km
195g/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 TFSIAUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
21.3 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
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
330 Nm
243 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 TFSI
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
1,515 kg
3,340 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 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5.7 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 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
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 TFSI
723 km
449 mi
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW
5.7 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW
5.8 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
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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 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
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 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 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 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.8 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
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 in
Range score
723 km
449 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
193 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 TFSIAUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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