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AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI

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AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

AUDI S3 (8V)

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • 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
    158 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    797 km
    495 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
Power
300hp224kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
1,985kg4,376lb
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
57.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg 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
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
797km495mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,322mm170in
4,254mm167in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,401mm55in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
Trunk volume
340L
325L
Max trunk volume-
1,060L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
159g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4.7 s
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI4.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
786 km
488 mi
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
797 km
495 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,322 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
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

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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,322 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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
786 km
488 mi
797 km
495 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
159 g/km
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 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 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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