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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 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012
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AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012
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AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)

302 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012
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AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

256 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    291 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    384 hp
    286 kW
  • Highest torque
    512 Nm
    377 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    264 hp/t
    197 kW/t
    3.8 kg/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
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • 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
1,455kg3,208lb
1,455kg3,208lb
1,455kg3,208lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,015kg4,442lb
2,015kg4,442lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
+41 km/h
277 km/h
172 mph
+27 km/h
267 km/h
166 mph
+17 km/h
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
58.1s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph-12.5 s
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-7.4 s
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-4.4 s
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s-1.3 s
5.0s-0.9 s
5.3s-0.6 s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
13.5s-8.1 s
Calculated
15.7s-5.9 s
Calculated
17.5s-4.0 s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
5.1s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
706km439mi
Calculated
706km439mi
Calculated
706km439mi
Calculated
706km439mi
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
198g/km
198g/km
198g/km
198g/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
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
15.7 s
17.5 s
21.6 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.6 s
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
11.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
13.4 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
183 km/h
113 mph
176 km/h
110 mph
167 km/h
104 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
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)333 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)302 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI256 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)333 hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)302 hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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

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
4.6 s
291 km/h
181 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)333 hp
333 hp
248 kW
5.0 s
277 km/h
172 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)302 hp
302 hp
225 kW
5.3 s
267 km/h
166 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)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)384 hp
Power
384 hp
286 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 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/h5.0 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 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/h5.3 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 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/h5.9 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)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)384 hp
Power
384 hp
286 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)302 hp
Power
302 hp
225 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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) 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
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)333 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.0 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)302 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.3 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)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)384 hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)333 hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)302 hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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)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
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
4,230 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
706 km
439 mi
706 km
439 mi
706 km
439 mi
706 km
439 mi
CO2 score
198 g/km
198 g/km
198 g/km
198 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
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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.

LC = Local Currency

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
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year2,231 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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