AUDI S3 (8P)
Car comparison
AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)
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2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)
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2.0 TFSI
Comparison overview
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AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.4 s
- Fastest top speed292 km/h181 mph
- Most powerful397 hp296 kW
- Highest torque543 Nm400 lb-ft
- Lightest1,455 kg3,208 lb
- Best power-to-weight273 hp/t204 kW/t3.7 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31.0 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption12.4 L/100 km19.0 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions217 g/km
- Best estimated range659 km410 mi
- Largest trunk281 L
- Best overall score74/100
- Best performance score79/100
- Best economy score82/100
- Best practicality score64/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp |
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| Power | 397hp296kW+132 hp | 344hp257kW+79 hp | 313hp233kW+48 hp | 265hp198kW |
| Torque | 543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm | 473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm | 427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm | 350Nm258lb-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 | 292 km/h 181 mph | 280 km/h 174 mph | 271 km/h 168 mph | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 55.4s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.1 s Calculated | 61.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-6.4 s Calculated | 64.5s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph-3.0 s Calculated | 67.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s-1.3 s | 4.8s-0.9 s | 5.1s-0.6 s | 5.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.9s-7.8 s Calculated | 15.0s-5.8 s Calculated | 16.6s-4.1 s Calculated | 20.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s-1.2 s Calculated | 4.6s-0.8 s Calculated | 4.9s-0.5 s Calculated | 5.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK | 12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK | 12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK | 12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.3s-1.5 s Calculated | 12.8s-1.0 s Calculated | 13.2s-0.6 s Calculated | 13.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 273hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb Calculated | 237hp/t177kW/t107hp/1000 lb Calculated | 215hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb Calculated | 182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 373Nm/t249lb-ft/ton Calculated | 325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton Calculated | 293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton Calculated | 241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 659km410mi Calculated | 659km410mi Calculated | 659km410mi Calculated | 659km410mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,214mm166in | 4,214mm166in | 4,214mm166in | 4,214mm166in |
| 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 | 217g/km | 217g/km | 217g/km | 217g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 265 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 6,000 rpm | 2,500-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 6,000 rpm | 2,500-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 6,000 rpm | 2,500-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp | 6,000 rpm | 2,500-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.2 s | 4.6 s | 4.9 s | 5.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.4 s | 4.8 s | 5.1 s | 5.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.9 s | 15.0 s | 16.6 s | 20.7 s |
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | 280 km/h 174 mph | 271 km/h 168 mph | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.2 s | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 5.7 s | 5.8 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 8.5 s | 8.7 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.4 s | 10.8 s | 11.1 s | 11.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.3 s | 12.8 s | 13.2 s | 13.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 195 km/h 121 mph | 186 km/h 115 mph | 179 km/h 111 mph | 169 km/h 105 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 397 hp 296 kW |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 344 hp 257 kW |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 313 hp 233 kW |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp | 265 hp 198 kW |
AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp has 132 hp more than AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 265 hp.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 265 hp and AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp: 132 hp (99 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 543 Nm 400 lb-ft |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 473 Nm 348 lb-ft |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 427 Nm 315 lb-ft |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 1,455 kg 3,208 lb |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 1,455 kg 3,208 lb |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 1,455 kg 3,208 lb |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 280 km/h 174 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 271 km/h 168 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp | 250 km/h 155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 4.4 s |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 4.8 s |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 5.1 s |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp | 5.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp and AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 265 hp: 1.3 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hp and AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 273 hp/t 204 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 237 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 215 hp/t 160 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp | 182 hp/t 136 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 659 km 410 mi |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 659 km 410 mi |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 659 km 410 mi |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp | 659 km 410 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 397 hp 296 kW | 4.4 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 344 hp 257 kW | 4.8 s | 280 km/h 174 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 313 hp 233 kW | 5.1 s | 271 km/h 168 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp | 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.
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| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 5.1 s |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp | 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 273 hp/t 204 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 237 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 215 hp/t 160 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
| 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 |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 397 hp 296 kW | 344 hp 257 kW | 313 hp 233 kW | 265 hp 198 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 543 Nm 400 lb-ft | 473 Nm 348 lb-ft | 427 Nm 315 lb-ft | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.4 s | 4.8 s | 5.1 s | 5.7 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | 280 km/h 174 mph | 271 km/h 168 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 | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 659 km 410 mi | 659 km 410 mi | 659 km 410 mi | 659 km 410 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 217 g/km | 217 g/km | 217 g/km | 217 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 | 273 hp/t 204 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 237 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | 215 hp/t 160 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 182 hp/t 136 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp | AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hp | AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hp | AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 265 hp |
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| Consumption | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.92 LC100 km | 15.92 LC100 km | 15.92 LC100 km | 15.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,389 LC/year | 2,389 LC/year | 2,389 LC/year | 2,389 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp
- Has 53 hp more
- Has 70 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 36 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
AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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