AUDI S3 (8V)
Car comparison
AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI S3 (8V) 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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Best choices
AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.7 s
- Fastest top speed300 km/h186 mph
- Most powerful450 hp336 kW
- Highest torque589 Nm434 lb-ft
- Lightest1,425 kg3,142 lb
- Best power-to-weight316 hp/t235 kW/t3.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions159 g/km
- Best estimated range797 km495 mi
- Largest trunk325 L
- Best overall score79/100
- Best performance score86/100
- Best economy score88/100
- Best practicality score65/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp |
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| Power | 450hp336kW+150 hp | 390hp291kW+90 hp | 354hp264kW+54 hp | 300hp224kW |
| Torque | 589Nm434lb-ft+209 Nm | 513Nm378lb-ft+133 Nm | 464Nm342lb-ft+84 Nm | 380Nm280lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,425kg3,142lb | 1,425kg3,142lb | 1,425kg3,142lb | 1,425kg3,142lb |
| Gross weight | 1,985kg4,376lb | 1,985kg4,376lb | 1,985kg4,376lb | 1,985kg4,376lb |
| Top speed | 300 km/h 186 mph | 286 km/h 178 mph | 276 km/h 171 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 45.6s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph-12.4 s Calculated | 50.4s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph-7.6 s Calculated | 53.3s99% target: 273 km/h / 170 mph-4.8 s Calculated | 58.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7s-1.1 s | 4.1s-0.7 s | 4.3s-0.5 s | 4.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.4s-5.9 s Calculated | 12.1s-4.2 s Calculated | 13.5s-2.8 s Calculated | 16.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6s-1.0 s Calculated | 3.9s-0.7 s Calculated | 4.1s-0.4 s Calculated | 4.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.4s-1.5 s Calculated | 11.9s-1.0 s Calculated | 12.3s-0.6 s Calculated | 12.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 316hp/t235kW/t143hp/1000 lb Calculated | 274hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb Calculated | 248hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb Calculated | 211hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 413Nm/t277lb-ft/ton Calculated | 360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton Calculated | 325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton Calculated | 267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 797km495mi Calculated | 797km495mi Calculated | 797km495mi Calculated | 797km495mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,254mm167in | 4,254mm167in | 4,254mm167in | 4,254mm167in |
| Width | 1,777mm70in | 1,777mm70in | 1,777mm70in | 1,777mm70in |
| Height | 1,401mm55in | 1,401mm55in | 1,401mm55in | 1,401mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,596mm102in | 2,596mm102in | 2,596mm102in | 2,596mm102in |
| Front track | 1,535mm60in | 1,535mm60in | 1,535mm60in | 1,535mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,511mm59in | 1,511mm59in | 1,511mm59in | 1,511mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 325L | 325L | 325L | 325L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,060L | 1,060L | 1,060L | 1,060L |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 55L | 55L | 55L | 55L |
| CO2 emissions | 159g/km | 159g/km | 159g/km | 159g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 1,800-5,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 1,800-5,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 1,800-5,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 1,800-5,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.6 s | 3.9 s | 4.1 s | 4.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.7 s | 4.1 s | 4.3 s | 4.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.4 s | 12.1 s | 13.5 s | 16.3 s |
| Top speed | 300 km/h 186 mph | 286 km/h 178 mph | 276 km/h 171 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.1 s | 2.1 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.1 s | 5.3 s | 5.4 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.6 s | 7.9 s | 8.1 s | 8.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.7 s | 10.1 s | 10.4 s | 10.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.4 s | 11.9 s | 12.3 s | 12.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 210 km/h 130 mph | 198 km/h 123 mph | 191 km/h 119 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 450 hp 336 kW |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 390 hp 291 kW |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 354 hp 264 kW |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 300 hp 224 kW |
AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp has 150 hp more than AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp and AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp: 150 hp (112 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 589 Nm 434 lb-ft |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 513 Nm 378 lb-ft |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 464 Nm 342 lb-ft |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 1,425 kg 3,142 lb |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 1,425 kg 3,142 lb |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 1,425 kg 3,142 lb |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 1,425 kg 3,142 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 300 km/h 186 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 286 km/h 178 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 276 km/h 171 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 3.7 s |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 4.1 s |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 4.3 s |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 4.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp and AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp: 1.1 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hp and AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 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 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 316 hp/t 235 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 274 hp/t 204 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 248 hp/t 185 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 211 hp/t 157 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 797 km 495 mi |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 797 km 495 mi |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 797 km 495 mi |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 797 km 495 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 450 hp 336 kW | 3.7 s | 300 km/h 186 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 390 hp 291 kW | 4.1 s | 286 km/h 178 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 354 hp 264 kW | 4.3 s | 276 km/h 171 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 300 hp 224 kW | 4.8 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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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 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp |
| 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp |
| 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp |
| 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp |
| 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 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 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 4.1 s |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 4.3 s |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 4.8 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 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 316 hp/t 235 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 274 hp/t 204 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 248 hp/t 185 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 211 hp/t 157 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 450 hp 336 kW | 390 hp 291 kW | 354 hp 264 kW | 300 hp 224 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 589 Nm 434 lb-ft | 513 Nm 378 lb-ft | 464 Nm 342 lb-ft | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.7 s | 4.1 s | 4.3 s | 4.8 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 300 km/h 186 mph | 286 km/h 178 mph | 276 km/h 171 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,425 kg 3,142 lb | 1,425 kg 3,142 lb | 1,425 kg 3,142 lb | 1,425 kg 3,142 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 797 km 495 mi | 797 km 495 mi | 797 km 495 mi | 797 km 495 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 159 g/km | 159 g/km | 159 g/km | 159 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 325 L 11.5 cu ft | 325 L 11.5 cu ft | 325 L 11.5 cu ft | 325 L 11.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 316 hp/t 235 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp | 274 hp/t 204 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 248 hp/t 185 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 211 hp/t 157 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp | AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hp | AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hp | AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp |
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| Consumption | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.08 LC100 km | 12.08 LC100 km | 12.08 LC100 km | 12.08 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,811 LC/year | 1,811 LC/year | 1,811 LC/year | 1,811 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp
- Has 60 hp more
- Has 76 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 42 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 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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