Compare Audi S8 D2 vs Audi S3 8V Sedan facelift
Variants
S8
Euro6 DCT
Euro6 MT
Euro6d DCT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
525 L / 18.5 cu-ft
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
600 kg / 1323 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/45 R18
Turning Circle
12.3 m / 40.3 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1392 mm / 54.8 in
Size | Length
5034 mm / 198.2 in
4466 mm / 175.8 in
Size | Width
1880 mm / 74.0 in
1796 mm / 70.7 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2631 mm / 103.6 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29
0.31
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Reviews
Neofiliac score
79%
50%
Pros
- Superb exterior styling
- Wonderful 6-speed manual transmission
- Audi Space Frame chassis
- Great suspension setup
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- One of the last 6-speed manual
Cons
- Very nose-heavy
- Weak automatic transmission
- Worse styling than the hatchback
- 2.0 TFSI got the Euro 6d treatment
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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