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AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSIvsOpel Signum · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

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

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AUDI S3 (8P)

2.0 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008
VS

Opel Signum · Facelift 2005

2.8i V6 24V Turbo

250 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI

  • 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
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIOpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
265hp198kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
94.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
29.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
659km410mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,214mm166in
4,651mm183in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,399mm55in
1,466mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
281L
365L
Max trunk volume
1,011L
1,410L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
217g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSIOpel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIOpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
29.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI has 15 hp more than Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
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
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
1,580 kg
3,483 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
250 km/h
155 mph
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
247 km/h
153 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 TFSI5.7 s
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI and Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 1.9 s.

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
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
250 km/h
155 mph
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
7.6 s
247 km/h
153 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
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
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,651 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8P)2.0 TFSIOpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
265 hp
198 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
7.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
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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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,651 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Range score
659 km
410 mi
-
CO2 score
217 g/km
-
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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