Audi S3 Sedan (8V)
Car comparison
Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI · Stage 3vsAudi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI · Stage 2vsAudi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI · Stage 1vsAudi S3 Sedan (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)
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2.0 TFSI
Comparison overview
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Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.8 s
- Fastest top speed309 km/h192 mph
- Most powerful450 hp336 kW
- Highest torque589 Nm434 lb-ft
- Lightest1,460 kg3,219 lb
- Best power-to-weight308 hp/t230 kW/t3.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.0 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.0 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions160 g/km
- Best estimated range786 km488 mi
- Largest trunk390 L
- Best overall score82/100
- Best performance score87/100
- Best economy score88/100
- Best practicality score70/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | AudiS3 Sedan (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 | 1,460kg3,219lb | 1,460kg3,219lb | 1,460kg3,219lb | 1,460kg3,219lb |
| Gross weight | 2,010kg4,431lb | 2,010kg4,431lb | 2,010kg4,431lb | 2,010kg4,431lb |
| Top speed | 309 km/h 192 mph | 294 km/h 183 mph | 284 km/h 176 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 38.7s99% target: 306 km/h / 190 mph-7.9 s Calculated | 42.3s99% target: 291 km/h / 181 mph-4.3 s Calculated | 44.6s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-2.0 s Calculated | 46.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8s-1.1 s | 4.2s-0.7 s | 4.4s-0.5 s | 4.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.6s-5.3 s Calculated | 11.0s-3.8 s Calculated | 12.1s-2.7 s Calculated | 14.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.7s-1.0 s Calculated | 4.0s-0.7 s Calculated | 4.2s-0.4 s Calculated | 4.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.3s-1.6 s Calculated | 11.8s-1.0 s Calculated | 12.2s-0.7 s Calculated | 12.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 308hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb Calculated | 267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb Calculated | 242hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb Calculated | 205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 403Nm/t270lb-ft/ton Calculated | 351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton Calculated | 318Nm/t212lb-ft/ton Calculated | 260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 786km488mi Calculated | 786km488mi Calculated | 786km488mi Calculated | 786km488mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,469mm176in | 4,469mm176in | 4,469mm176in | 4,469mm176in |
| Width | 1,796mm71in | 1,796mm71in | 1,796mm71in | 1,796mm71in |
| Height | 1,392mm55in | 1,392mm55in | 1,392mm55in | 1,392mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,631mm104in | 2,631mm104in | 2,631mm104in | 2,631mm104in |
| Front track | 1,551mm61in | 1,551mm61in | 1,551mm61in | 1,551mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,526mm60in | 1,526mm60in | 1,526mm60in | 1,526mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 390L | 390L | 390L | 390L |
| Max trunk volume | 845L | 845L | 845L | 845L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 55L | 55L | 55L | 55L |
| CO2 emissions | 160g/km | 160g/km | 160g/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) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp: Power / Torque
- Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hp: Power / Torque
- Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hp: Power / Torque
- Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 1,800-5,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 1,800-5,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 1,800-5,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| AudiS3 Sedan (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 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.7 s | 4.0 s | 4.2 s | 4.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.8 s | 4.2 s | 4.4 s | 4.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.6 s | 11.0 s | 12.1 s | 14.8 s |
| Top speed | 309 km/h 192 mph | 294 km/h 183 mph | 284 km/h 176 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.2 s | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.4 s | 5.6 s | 5.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.6 s | 7.9 s | 8.2 s | 8.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.6 s | 10.1 s | 10.4 s | 10.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.3 s | 11.8 s | 12.2 s | 12.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 220 km/h 137 mph | 208 km/h 129 mph | 200 km/h 124 mph | 187 km/h 116 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 450 hp 336 kW |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 390 hp 291 kW |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 354 hp 264 kW |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 300 hp 224 kW |
Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp has 150 hp more than Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp and Audi S3 Sedan (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 |
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| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 589 Nm 434 lb-ft |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 513 Nm 378 lb-ft |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 464 Nm 342 lb-ft |
| AudiS3 Sedan (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 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 309 km/h 192 mph |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 294 km/h 183 mph |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 284 km/h 176 mph |
| AudiS3 Sedan (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 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 3.8 s |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 4.2 s |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 4.4 s |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 4.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp and Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp: 1.1 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hp and Audi S3 Sedan (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 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 308 hp/t 230 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 267 hp/t 199 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 242 hp/t 181 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 205 hp/t 153 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 786 km 488 mi |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 786 km 488 mi |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 786 km 488 mi |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 786 km 488 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 450 hp 336 kW | 3.8 s | 309 km/h 192 mph |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 390 hp 291 kW | 4.2 s | 294 km/h 183 mph |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 354 hp 264 kW | 4.4 s | 284 km/h 176 mph |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 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.
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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 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp |
| 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp |
| 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp |
| 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp |
| 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Audi S3 Sedan (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 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 3.8 s |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 4.2 s |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 308 hp/t 230 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 267 hp/t 199 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 242 hp/t 181 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp | 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
| Vehicle | AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | AudiS3 Sedan (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 | 3.8 s | 4.2 s | 4.4 s | 4.9 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 309 km/h 192 mph | 294 km/h 183 mph | 284 km/h 176 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 786 km 488 mi | 786 km 488 mi | 786 km 488 mi | 786 km 488 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 160 g/km | 160 g/km | 160 g/km | 160 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 390 L 13.8 cu ft | 390 L 13.8 cu ft | 390 L 13.8 cu ft | 390 L 13.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 308 hp/t 230 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp | 267 hp/t 199 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 242 hp/t 181 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 205 hp/t 153 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp | Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hp | Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hp | Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp |
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| Consumption | 7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK | 7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK | 7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK | 7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.25 LC100 km | 12.25 LC100 km | 12.25 LC100 km | 12.25 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 19.71 LC100 mi | 19.71 LC100 mi | 19.71 LC100 mi | 19.71 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal | 1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal | 1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal | 1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,838 LC/year | 1,838 LC/year | 1,838 LC/year | 1,838 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Audi S3 Sedan (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 41 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 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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