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AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsInfiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017 3.5

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

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Infiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017

3.5

306 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSedan2017-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,029 km
    640 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIInfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
Power
310hp231kW
306hp228kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,861kg4,103lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
1,029km640mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,466mm176in
4,810mm189in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,551mm61in
-
Rear track
1,526mm60in
-
Trunk volume
390L
400L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
70L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
159g/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 TFSIInfiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5PowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,800-6,200 rpm1,850-5,700 rpm6,450 rpm
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.56,800 rpm5,000 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIInfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
16.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
306 hp
228 kW

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has 4 hp more than Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5 and AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 4 hp (3 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
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
350 Nm
258 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
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
1,861 kg
4,103 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
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 TFSI5.3 s
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.55.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5: 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
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

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
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
775 km
481 mi
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
1,029 km
640 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
310 hp
231 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
306 hp
228 kW
5.4 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
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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.3 s
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.4 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
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIInfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
Power
310 hp
231 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,861 kg
4,103 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
775 km
481 mi
1,029 km
640 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
159 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 TFSIInfiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 431 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 255 km (158 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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