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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)

465 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)

403 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)

366 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 465 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    316 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    465 hp
    347 kW
  • Highest torque
    589 Nm
    434 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    325 hp/t
    242 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    163 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    481 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)465 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)403 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)366 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
Power
465hp347kW+155 hp
403hp301kW+93 hp
366hp273kW+56 hp
310hp231kW
Torque
589Nm434lb-ft+209 Nm
513Nm378lb-ft+133 Nm
464Nm342lb-ft+84 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
+51 km/h
301 km/h
187 mph
+36 km/h
291 km/h
181 mph
+26 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.9s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph-8.9 s
Calculated
46.0s99% target: 298 km/h / 185 mph-4.8 s
Calculated
48.7s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph-2.1 s
Calculated
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s-1.2 s
4.5s-0.8 s
4.8s-0.5 s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
10.1s-5.5 s
Calculated
11.6s-4.0 s
Calculated
12.8s-2.8 s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg 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
11.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
325hp/t242kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
282hp/t210kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
412Nm/t276lb-ft/ton
Calculated
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
775km481mi
Calculated
775km481mi
Calculated
775km481mi
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
Trunk volume
390L
390L
390L
390L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
163g/km
163g/km
163g/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) 465 hpAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 403 hpAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 366 hpAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 310 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 465 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 403 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 366 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 310 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)465 hp5,800-6,200 rpm1,850-5,700 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)403 hp5,800-6,200 rpm1,850-5,700 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)366 hp5,800-6,200 rpm1,850-5,700 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp5,800-6,200 rpm1,850-5,700 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)465 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)403 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)366 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
11.6 s
12.8 s
15.6 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
301 km/h
187 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
10.7 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.2 s
12.5 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
217 km/h
135 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
198 km/h
123 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 465 hp has 155 hp more than AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 310 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 310 hp and AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 465 hp: 155 hp (116 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

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) 465 hp and AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 310 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 403 hp and AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 366 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)465 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)403 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)366 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)465 hp
465 hp
347 kW
4.1 s
316 km/h
196 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)403 hp
403 hp
301 kW
4.5 s
301 km/h
187 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)366 hp
366 hp
273 kW
4.8 s
291 km/h
181 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)465 hp
Power
465 hp
347 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)403 hp
Power
403 hp
301 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)366 hp
Power
366 hp
273 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
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)465 hp
Power
465 hp
347 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)403 hp
Power
403 hp
301 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)366 hp
Power
366 hp
273 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 465 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)465 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.1 s
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)403 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)366 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.3 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)465 hp
325 hp/t
242 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)403 hp
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)366 hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)465 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)403 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)366 hpAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI310 hp
Power
465 hp
347 kW
403 hp
301 kW
366 hp
273 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
589 Nm
434 lb-ft
513 Nm
378 lb-ft
464 Nm
342 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.3 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
301 km/h
187 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
775 km
481 mi
775 km
481 mi
775 km
481 mi
775 km
481 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
163 g/km
163 g/km
163 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
325 hp/t
242 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 465 hpAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 403 hpAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 366 hpAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 310 hp
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 465 hp

  • Has 62 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 43 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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