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AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 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

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.8 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
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300hp224kW
300hp224kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
797km495mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,254mm167in
4,431mm174in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,401mm55in
1,388mm55in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
325L
-
Max trunk volume
1,060L
-
Doors
3
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
165g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
19.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 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
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,665 kg
3,671 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI4.8 s
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 0.4 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
797 km
495 mi
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 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
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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 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
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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.2 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
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
Range score
797 km
495 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
165 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 (8V) 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 44 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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