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AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024

2.0 TFSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 Sportback (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
  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
Power
300hp224kW
333hp248kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,035kg4,486lb
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
57.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
58.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
632km393mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,322mm170in
4,354mm171in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,466mm58in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
340L
325L
Max trunk volume-
1,145L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI5,600-6,500 rpm2,100-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
16.2 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
333 hp
248 kW

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI has 33 hp more than AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
1,535 kg
3,384 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4.7 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI4.7 s

Although AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI: 1.7 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
786 km
488 mi
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
632 km
393 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
333 hp
248 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 Sportback (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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,322 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,354 mm
171.4 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 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 Sportback (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
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

AUDI S3 Sportback (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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,322 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,354 mm
171.4 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
632 km
393 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
-
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 154 km (95 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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