Car comparison

AUDI S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI 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 S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2014-2015
VS

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V)

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    205 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 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 economy score
    88/100

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    792 km
    492 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
Power
333hp248kW
300hp224kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
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
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
46.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
792km492mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,469mm176in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,406mm55in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,551mm61in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
480L
390L
Max trunk volume
962L
845L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
55L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
160g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 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
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 has 33 hp more than AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.0 s
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI4.9 s

Although AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 has more power, AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
792 km
492 mi
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
786 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
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 S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.0 s
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
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
VehicleAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 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
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 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
792 km
492 mi
786 km
488 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
160 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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