AUDI S3 (8V)
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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2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)
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2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)
AUDI S3 (8V)
2.0 TFSI
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.0 s
- Fastest top speed304 km/h189 mph
- Most powerful450 hp336 kW
- Highest torque589 Nm434 lb-ft
- Lightest1,405 kg3,097 lb
- Best power-to-weight320 hp/t239 kW/t3.1 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions164 g/km
- Best estimated range775 km481 mi
- Largest trunk325 L
- Best overall score79/100
- Best performance score85/100
- Best economy score88/100
- Best practicality score65/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp |
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| 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 | 1,405kg3,097lb | 1,405kg3,097lb | 1,405kg3,097lb | 1,405kg3,097lb |
| Gross weight | 1,965kg4,332lb | 1,965kg4,332lb | 1,965kg4,332lb | 1,965kg4,332lb |
| Top speed | 304 km/h 189 mph | 289 km/h 180 mph | 279 km/h 173 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 49.9s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph-12.5 s Calculated | 54.9s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph-7.5 s Calculated | 58.1s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-4.3 s Calculated | 62.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.0s-1.2 s | 4.4s-0.8 s | 4.7s-0.5 s | 5.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.2s-6.5 s Calculated | 13.0s-4.6 s Calculated | 14.4s-3.2 s Calculated | 17.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.9s-1.1 s Calculated | 4.2s-0.7 s Calculated | 4.5s-0.5 s Calculated | 5.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 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 | 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 | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.8s-1.5 s Calculated | 12.3s-1.0 s Calculated | 12.6s-0.6 s Calculated | 13.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 320hp/t239kW/t145hp/1000 lb Calculated | 278hp/t207kW/t126hp/1000 lb Calculated | 252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb Calculated | 214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 419Nm/t281lb-ft/ton Calculated | 365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton Calculated | 330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton Calculated | 270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 775km481mi Calculated | 775km481mi Calculated | 775km481mi Calculated | 775km481mi 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 | 164g/km | 164g/km | 164g/km | 164g/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 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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 1,800-5,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 1,800-5,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 1,800-5,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 1,800-5,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.9 s | 4.2 s | 4.5 s | 5.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.0 s | 4.4 s | 4.7 s | 5.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.2 s | 13.0 s | 14.4 s | 17.6 s |
| Top speed | 304 km/h 189 mph | 289 km/h 180 mph | 279 km/h 173 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.2 s | 2.2 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.3 s | 5.5 s | 5.6 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.8 s | 8.2 s | 8.4 s | 8.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.0 s | 10.4 s | 10.7 s | 11.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.8 s | 12.3 s | 12.6 s | 13.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 206 km/h 128 mph | 194 km/h 121 mph | 188 km/h 117 mph | 176 km/h 110 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 450 hp 336 kW |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 390 hp 291 kW |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 354 hp 264 kW |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 300 hp 224 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 1,405 kg 3,097 lb |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 1,405 kg 3,097 lb |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 1,405 kg 3,097 lb |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 304 km/h 189 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 289 km/h 180 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 279 km/h 173 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 4.0 s |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 4.4 s |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 4.7 s |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 5.2 s |
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: 1.2 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 320 hp/t 239 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 278 hp/t 207 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 252 hp/t 188 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 214 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 775 km 481 mi |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 775 km 481 mi |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 775 km 481 mi |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 775 km 481 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 450 hp 336 kW | 4.0 s | 304 km/h 189 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 390 hp 291 kW | 4.4 s | 289 km/h 180 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 354 hp 264 kW | 4.7 s | 279 km/h 173 mph |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp |
| 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp |
| 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp |
| 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp |
| 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 4.0 s |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 4.7 s |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 320 hp/t 239 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 278 hp/t 207 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
| AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 252 hp/t 188 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
| 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 |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | AUDIS3 (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | 4.0 s | 4.4 s | 4.7 s | 5.2 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 304 km/h 189 mph | 289 km/h 180 mph | 279 km/h 173 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,405 kg 3,097 lb | 1,405 kg 3,097 lb | 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 | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 775 km 481 mi | 775 km 481 mi | 775 km 481 mi | 775 km 481 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 164 g/km | 164 g/km | 164 g/km | 164 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 | 320 hp/t 239 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 278 hp/t 207 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp | 252 hp/t 188 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 214 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp | AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hp | AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hp | AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK | 7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK | 7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK | 7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.42 LC100 km | 12.42 LC100 km | 12.42 LC100 km | 12.42 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.00 LC100 mi | 20.00 LC100 mi | 20.00 LC100 mi | 20.00 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal | 1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal | 1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal | 1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,864 LC/year | 1,864 LC/year | 1,864 LC/year | 1,864 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 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 43 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
AUDI S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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