AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016
Car comparison
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.
New comparisonAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016
2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)
AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016
2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)
AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016
2.0 TFSI
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/h3.7 s
- Fastest top speed292 km/h181 mph
- Most powerful450 hp336 kW
- Highest torque620 Nm457 lb-ft
- Lightest1,495 kg3,296 lb
- Best power-to-weight301 hp/t224 kW/t3.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions158 g/km
- Best overall score83/100
- Best performance score86/100
- Best economy score88/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp |
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| 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 | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 273 km/h 170 mph | 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 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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 5,300-6,500 rpm | 2,000-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 5,300-6,500 rpm | 2,000-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 5,300-6,500 rpm | 2,000-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp | 5,300-6,500 rpm | 2,000-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 450 hp 336 kW |
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 390 hp 291 kW |
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 354 hp 264 kW |
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp | 300 hp 224 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft |
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft |
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 488 Nm 360 lb-ft |
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 1,495 kg 3,296 lb |
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 1,495 kg 3,296 lb |
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 1,495 kg 3,296 lb |
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp | 1,495 kg 3,296 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | 301 hp/t 224 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp |
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | 261 hp/t 195 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | 237 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp |
| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp | 201 hp/t 150 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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.
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| AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp |
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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)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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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
| Vehicle | AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp | AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp | AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp | AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 450 hp 336 kW | 390 hp 291 kW | 354 hp 264 kW | 300 hp 224 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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
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| Vehicle | AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp | AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hp | AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hp | AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 300 hp |
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| Consumption | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.08 LC100 km | 12.08 LC100 km | 12.08 LC100 km | 12.08 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,811 LC/year | 1,811 LC/year | 1,811 LC/year | 1,811 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
AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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