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

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI Manual

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI Automatic

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    160 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIManualAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic
Power
310hp231kW
300hp224kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,010kg4,431lb
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
46.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,466mm176in
4,469mm176in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,551mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
390L
Max trunk volume-
845L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
160g/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 TFSI ManualAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI AutomaticPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI Manual: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI Automatic: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIManual5,800-6,200 rpm1,850-5,700 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIManualAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
14.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIManual
310 hp
231 kW
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic
300 hp
224 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI Automatic and AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI Manual: 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 TFSIManual
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic
380 Nm
280 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 TFSIManual
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic
1,460 kg
3,219 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 TFSIManual
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic
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 TFSIManual5.3 s
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic4.9 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI Automatic and AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI Manual: 0.4 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 TFSIManual
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 TFSIManual
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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 TFSIManual
775 km
481 mi
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic
786 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIManual
310 hp
231 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 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 TFSIManual
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 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,469 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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 TFSIManual
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 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI Manual 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 TFSIManual
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.9 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 TFSIManual
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIManualAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSIAutomatic
Power
310 hp
231 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
4.9 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
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,469 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
775 km
481 mi
786 km
488 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
160 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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 TFSI ManualAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI Automatic
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI Manual

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI Automatic

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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