Compare Audi S3 8Y vs Audi S1 Sportback vs Audi S3 8P1 facelift

Variants
2.0 TFSI 256 quattro
2.0 TFSI 256 quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 265 quattro
2.0 TFSI 265 quattro DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
325 L / 11.5 cu-ft ~ 1145 L / 40.4 cu-ft
210 L / 7.4 cu-ft ~ 860 L / 30.4 cu-ft
281 L / 9.9 cu-ft ~ 1011 L / 35.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
8.6 L / 9.1 qt
8.6 L / 9.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
5.8 L / 6.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
45.0 L / 11.9 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
520 kg / 1146 lbs
450 kg / 992 lbs
560 kg / 1235 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/40 R 18 92 Y XL
215/40 R17
Turning Circle
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft
10.7 m / 35.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Hatchback
5-door Hatchback
3-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Size | Height
1438 mm / 56.6 in
1423 mm / 56.0 in
1399 mm / 55.1 in
Size | Length
4351 mm / 171.3 in
3975 mm / 156.5 in
4230 mm / 166.5 in
Size | Width
1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1984 mm / 78.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1746 mm / 68.7 in | 1906 mm / 75.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1765 mm / 69.5 in
Track Width | Front
1545.0 mm / 60.8 in
1474.0 mm / 58.0 in
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1519.0 mm / 59.8 in
1452.0 mm / 57.2 in
1506.0 mm / 59.3 in
Weight
1500.0 kg / 3306.9 lbs
1340.0 kg / 2954.2 lbs
Wheel Size
8.0 J x 18
7.5J x 17
7.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2630 mm / 103.5 in
2469 mm / 97.2 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.8 sec
5.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.6 sec
5.6 sec
CO2 Emission
169 ~ 170 g/km
166 ~ 168 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.34
Fuel Economy
7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway)
7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
EURO 6
Euro 6
Engine
DNF
CWZ
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
9.3:1
9.8:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power
310.0 hp / 231.2 kW @ 5450-6500 rpm
231.0 hp / 172.3 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
156.2 hp/L / 2.6 hp/cu-in
116.4 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 2000-5450 rpm
370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 1600-3000 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic
Manual

Production

Availability
2020
2014 ~ 2018

Reviews

Neofiliac score
44%
40%
53%
Pros
  • Decent performance
  • Decent styling (except for the front-end)
  • Independent suspensions all-around
  • Sporty styling
  • Generally good styling
Cons
  • Only available with a small engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Only one small, underpowered I4 engine
  • The 3-door version looks better
  • Only available with small engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Roughly unchanged from pre-facelift

Price

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