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AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI S3 Sedan (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 (Stage 3)

450 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)

390 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)

354 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    301 hp/t
    224 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
Power
450hp336kW+150 hp
390hp291kW+90 hp
354hp264kW+54 hp
300hp224kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
35.2s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-9.9 s
Calculated
40.3s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-4.8 s
Calculated
41.2s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-3.9 s
Calculated
45.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-1.1 s
4.0s-0.7 s
4.2s-0.5 s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
9.5s-4.8 s
Calculated
10.7s-3.6 s
Calculated
12.0s-2.2 s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
11.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
301hp/t224kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
261hp/t195kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t177kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
415Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
361Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,466mm176in
4,466mm176in
4,466mm176in
4,466mm176in
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
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
CO2 emissions
158g/km
158g/km
158g/km
158g/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 (Stage 3) 450 hpAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hpAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hpAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 300 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 300 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp5,300-6,500 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 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.5 s
10.7 s
12.0 s
14.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.8 s
8.0 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
10.2 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
218 km/h
135 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp has 150 hp more than AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 300 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 300 hp and AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp and AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 300 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hp and AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp
450 hp
336 kW
3.7 s
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
390 hp
291 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
354 hp
264 kW
4.2 s
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
4.7 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 (Stage 3)450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 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 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
3.7 s
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.0 s
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.2 s
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.7 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 (Stage 3)450 hp
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
390 hp
291 kW
354 hp
264 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
CO2 score
158 g/km
158 g/km
158 g/km
158 g/km
Power-to-weight score
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (Stage 3) 450 hpAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hpAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hpAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 300 hp
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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