Car comparison

Cupra TCR 2.0 TSIvsAUDI 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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Cupra TCR

2.0 TSI

350 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-present
VS

AUDI S3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,150 kg
    2,535 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    304 hp/t
    227 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCupraTCR2.0 TSIAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
350hp261kW
310hp231kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,150kg2,535lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight-
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.9s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
60.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
775km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,363mm172in
4,252mm167in
Width-
1,777mm70in
Height-
1,401mm55in
Wheelbase
2,666mm105in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,950mm77in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,950mm77in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume-
325L
Max trunk volume-
1,060L
Doors
5
3
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank-
55L
CO2 emissions-
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cupra TCR 2.0 TSIAUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CupraTCR2.0 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,800-6,500 rpm1,850-5,700 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCupraTCR2.0 TSIAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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
15.6 s
17.4 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
350 hp
261 kW
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW

Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI has 40 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 Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
1,150 kg
2,535 lb
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
267 km/h
166 mph
AUDIS3 (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
CupraTCR2.0 TSI5.2 s
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5.2 s

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
350 hp
261 kW
5.2 s
267 km/h
166 mph
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,363 mm
171.8 in
Height-
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCupraTCR2.0 TSIAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
350 hp
261 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,150 kg
2,535 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,363 mm
171.8 in
Height-
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
CO2 score
-
163 g/km
Trunk score
-
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 84 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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