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AUDI S3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI S3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024

2.0 TFSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
Power
310hp231kW
333hp248kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,035kg4,486lb
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
52.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
58.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
846km526mi
Calculated
632km393mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,252mm167in
4,354mm171in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,401mm55in
1,466mm58in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
325L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,060L
1,145L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
149g/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 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI5,600-6,500 rpm2,100-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
16.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
333 hp
248 kW

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI has 23 hp more than AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
1,535 kg
3,384 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 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

Although AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI: 0.2 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI: 2.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
846 km
526 mi
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
632 km
393 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
333 hp
248 kW
4.7 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
Power
333 hp
248 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
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,354 mm
171.4 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

AUDI S3 (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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.7 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,354 mm
171.4 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Range score
846 km
526 mi
632 km
393 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
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Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 214 km (133 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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