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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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Audi S3 Sedan (8V)

2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)

450 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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Audi S3 Sedan (8V)

2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)

390 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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Audi S3 Sedan (8V)

2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)

354 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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Audi S3 Sedan (8V)

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    309 km/h
    192 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    589 Nm
    434 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    230 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • 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 highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    160 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hpAudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hpAudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hpAudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp
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
+49 km/h
294 km/h
183 mph
+34 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
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 hpAudi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hpAudi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hpAudi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hpAudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hpAudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hpAudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp
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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 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
AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 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
AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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
AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp
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)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp
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) 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hpAudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hpAudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hpAudiS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI300 hp
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
Practicality
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
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
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
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
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAudi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hpAudi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hpAudi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hpAudi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI 300 hp
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 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

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