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AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsJaguar XF (X260) 30t

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

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Jaguar XF (X260)

30t

300 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 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
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIJaguarXF (X260)30t
Power
300hp224kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,711kg3,772lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
59.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
987km613mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,466mm176in
4,954mm195in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,987mm78in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
116mm5in
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
74L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
171g/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 TFSIJaguar XF (X260) 30tPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF (X260) 30t: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
JaguarXF (X260)30t5,500 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIJaguarXF (X260)30t
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
18.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
JaguarXF (X260)30t
300 hp
224 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
JaguarXF (X260)30t
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
JaguarXF (X260)30t
1,711 kg
3,772 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X260)30t
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
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4.7 s
JaguarXF (X260)30t5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Jaguar XF (X260) 30t: 1.2 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X260)30t
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Jaguar XF (X260) 30t: 0.6 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
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
JaguarXF (X260)30t
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X260)30t
300 hp
224 kW
5.9 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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
JaguarXF (X260)30t
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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
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
JaguarXF (X260)30t
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.7 s
JaguarXF (X260)30t
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.9 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X260)30t
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIJaguarXF (X260)30t
Power
300 hp
224 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,711 kg
3,772 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
-
987 km
613 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
171 g/km
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIJaguar XF (X260) 30t
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 216 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

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

Jaguar XF (X260) 30t

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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