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AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsHyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDI

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AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
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Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 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
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIHyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
Power
310hp231kW
275hp205kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,509kg3,327lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,950kg4,299lb
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
63.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
21.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,322mm170in
4,335mm171in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,451mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
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Rear track
1,511mm59in
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Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
340L
395L
Max trunk volume
1,180L
1,301L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
163g/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 TFSIHyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,800-6,500 rpm1,850-5,700 rpm6,750 rpm
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI6,000 rpm1,450-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIHyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
21.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has 35 hp more than Hyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDI.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDI and AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 35 hp (26 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
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
353 Nm
260 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
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
1,509 kg
3,327 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
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
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 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Hyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDI: 0.8 s.

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
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
275 hp
205 kW
6.1 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
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIHyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,509 kg
3,327 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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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
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Range score
775 km
481 mi
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CO2 score
163 g/km
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Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 TFSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 27 Nm more
  • Is 79 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 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

  • Smallest trunk

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