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

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

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AUDI S3 (8V)

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

256 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    164 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    481 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
300hp224kW
256hp191kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
62.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
706km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,254mm167in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,401mm55in
1,399mm55in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
325L
281L
Max trunk volume
1,060L
1,011L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
198g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
21.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW

AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI has 44 hp more than AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI: 44 hp (33 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 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 (8V)2.0 TFSI
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 (8V)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 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 (8V)2.0 TFSI5.2 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 0.7 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 (8V)2.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 1.4 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 (8V)2.0 TFSI
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 (8V)2.0 TFSI
775 km
481 mi
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
706 km
439 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 (8V)2.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,254 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 (8V)2.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 (8V) 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 (8V)2.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 (8V)2.0 TFSI
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 (8V)2.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,254 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 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
775 km
481 mi
706 km
439 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
198 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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 (8V) 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 44 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 34 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
  • Largest trunk

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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