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AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI S3 Cabriolet (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 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    163 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    481 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310hp231kW
300hp224kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
74.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,466mm176in
4,431mm174in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,388mm55in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
390L
-
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
165g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,800-6,200 rpm1,850-5,700 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
19.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has 10 hp more than AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,665 kg
3,671 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (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
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5.3 s
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5.2 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
775 km
481 mi
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

AUDI S3 Sedan (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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
Range score
775 km
481 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
165 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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