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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AUDI S3 (8V)

2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)

450 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

AUDI S3 (8V)

2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)

390 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

AUDI S3 (8V)

2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)

354 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

AUDI S3 (8V)

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    589 Nm
    434 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    316 hp/t
    235 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    797 km
    495 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hpAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hpAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hpAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp
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
+40 km/h
286 km/h
178 mph
+26 km/h
276 km/h
171 mph
+16 km/h
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 hpAUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hpAUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hpAUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hpAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hpAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hpAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 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 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 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 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 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 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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

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 (Stage 3)450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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.

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

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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hpAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hpAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hpAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp
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
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
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
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
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,254 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
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

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 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hpAUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hpAUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hpAUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 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

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