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AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI S3 (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 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

AUDI S3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    481 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hpAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
Power
300hp224kW
310hp231kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,965kg4,332lb
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
62.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
775km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,254mm167in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,401mm55in
1,401mm55in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
325L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,060L
1,060L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
163g/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 300 hpAUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 310 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 310 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp5,800-6,500 rpm1,850-5,700 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hpAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
17.4 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
310 hp
231 kW

AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 310 hp has 10 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 310 hp: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 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 TFSI300 hp
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
1,405 kg
3,097 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 TFSI300 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp5.2 s
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp5.2 s

Although AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 310 hp has more power, AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 TFSI300 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 TFSI300 hp
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp
775 km
481 mi
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
775 km
481 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
310 hp
231 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 TFSI300 hp
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
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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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

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 TFSI300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 310 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 TFSI300 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 TFSI300 hp
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hpAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 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
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
Range score
775 km
481 mi
775 km
481 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
163 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 TFSI 300 hpAUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 310 hp
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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