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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AUDI S3 (8P)

2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)

397 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008
VS

AUDI S3 (8P)

2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)

344 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008
VS

AUDI S3 (8P)

2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)

313 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008
VS

AUDI S3 (8P)

2.0 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    397 hp
    296 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    273 hp/t
    204 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    217 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    659 km
    410 mi
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hpAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hpAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hpAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp
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
+42 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+30 km/h
271 km/h
168 mph
+21 km/h
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 hpAUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hpAUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hpAUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 265 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hpAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hpAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hpAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 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)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

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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
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

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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hpAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hpAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hpAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI265 hp
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
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
4,214 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
4,214 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
4,214 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
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

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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hpAUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hpAUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hpAUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI 265 hp
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year2,389 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

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