Car comparison

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

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

New comparison

AUDI S3 (8P)

2.0 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008
VS

AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

256 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 265 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 256 hp

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    198 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    706 km
    439 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
Power
265hp198kW
256hp191kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
659km410mi
Calculated
706km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,214mm166in
4,230mm167in
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
217g/km
198g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 265 hpAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 256 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 265 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)2.0 TFSI265 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)2.0 TFSI265 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
21.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 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)2.0 TFSI265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
256 hp
191 kW

AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 265 hp has 9 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) 2.0 TFSI 265 hp: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
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)2.0 TFSI265 hp
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
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)2.0 TFSI265 hp
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
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)2.0 TFSI265 hp5.7 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 265 hp and AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 256 hp: 0.2 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)2.0 TFSI265 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 256 hp and AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 265 hp: 0.6 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)2.0 TFSI265 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp
659 km
410 mi
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
706 km
439 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
256 hp
191 kW
5.9 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)2.0 TFSI265 hp
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
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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)2.0 TFSI265 hp
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
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 265 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)2.0 TFSI265 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.9 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)2.0 TFSI265 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hpAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
659 km
410 mi
706 km
439 mi
CO2 score
217 g/km
198 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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) 2.0 TFSI 265 hpAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 256 hp
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 265 hp

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 256 hp

  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI
AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIvsAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIvsAUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIvsAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
1.8 T
VS
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIvsAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIvsAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIvsAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIvsAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
1.8 T
VS
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIvsAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIvsAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIvsAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIvsAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIvsAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI vs AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI - car comparison - FastVsFaster