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Audi S3: generations and engines

The Audi S3 has been built since 1999 in 14 generations, with 31 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback, sedan, convertible). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Audi S3 Enlarge
Production years1999–present
Generations14
Engine versions31
Power210–310 hp
Body stylesHatchback, Sedan, Convertible
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Audi S3 generations

  1. 1999–2003

    Audi S3 (8L)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 210–225 hp

    Generation specs
  2. 2006–2008

    Audi S3 (8P)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 265 hp

    Generation specs
  3. 2008–2012

    Audi S3 (8P, facelift 2008)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 227–265 hp

    Engines below
  4. 2008–2012

    Audi S3 Sportback (8PA)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 256–265 hp

    Engines below
  5. 2013–2016

    Audi S3 (8V)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 300 hp

    Engines below
  6. 2013–2016

    Audi S3 Sedan (8V)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 300 hp

    Engines below
  7. 2013–2016

    Audi S3 Sportback (8V)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 300 hp

    Engines below
  8. 2014–2016

    Audi S3 Cabriolet (8V)

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 300 hp

    Engines below
  9. 2016–2018

    Audi S3 (8V facelift 2016)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 310 hp

    Generation specs
  10. 2016–present

    Audi S3 Cabriolet (8V facelift 2016)

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 300–310 hp

    Engines below
  11. 2016–2020

    Audi S3 Sedan (8V facelift 2016)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 300–310 hp

    Engines below
  12. 2016–2020

    Audi S3 Sportback (8V facelift 2016)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 300–310 hp

    Engines below
  13. 2020–present

    Audi S3 Sedan (8Y)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 310 hp

    Engines below
  14. 2020–present

    Audi S3 Sportback (8Y)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 310 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Audi S3 engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Audi S3 (8P, facelift 2008)2008–2012 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 TDI Clubsport (227 hp) quattro2008Gasoline227 hp (167 kW)332 lb-ft (450 Nm)6.6 s149 mph (240 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (265 hp) quattro2008–2012Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)5.7 s155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (265 hp) quattro S tronic2008–2012Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)5.5 s155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (256 hp) quattro2010–2012Gasoline256 hp (188 kW)243 lb-ft (330 Nm)5.9 s155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (256 hp) quattro S tronic2010–2012Gasoline256 hp (188 kW)243 lb-ft (330 Nm)5.7 s155 mph (250 km/h)
Audi S3 Sportback (8PA)2008–2012 · 4 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 TFSI (265 hp) quattro2008–2012Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)5.8 s155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (265 hp) quattro S tronic2009–2012Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)5.6 s155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (256 hp) quattro2010–2012Gasoline256 hp (188 kW)243 lb-ft (330 Nm)6 s155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (256 hp) quattro S tronic2010–2012Gasoline256 hp (188 kW)243 lb-ft (330 Nm)5.8 s155 mph (250 km/h)
Audi S3 (8V)2013–2016 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 TFSI (300 hp) quattro2013–2016Gasoline300 hp (221 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)5.2 s155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (300 hp) quattro S tronic2013–2016Gasoline300 hp (221 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)4.8 s155 mph (250 km/h)
Audi S3 Sedan (8V)2013–2016 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 TFSI (300 hp) quattro2013–2016Gasoline300 hp (221 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)5.3 s155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (300 hp) quattro S tronic2013–2016Gasoline300 hp (221 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)5.3 s155 mph (250 km/h)
Audi S3 Sportback (8V)2013–2016 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 TFSI (300 hp) quattro2013–2016Gasoline300 hp (221 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)5.3 s155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (300 hp) quattro S tronic2013–2016Gasoline300 hp (221 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)4.9 s155 mph (250 km/h)
Audi S3 Cabriolet (8V)2014–2016 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 TFSI (300 hp) quattro S tronic2014–2016Gasoline300 hp (221 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)5.4 s155 mph (250 km/h)
Audi S3 Cabriolet (8V facelift 2016)2016–present · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 TFSI (310 hp) quattro S tronic2016–presentGasoline310 hp (228 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)5.1 s155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (300 hp) quattro S tronic2018–presentGasoline300 hp (221 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)5.2 s155 mph (250 km/h)
Audi S3 Sedan (8V facelift 2016)2016–2020 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 TFSI (310 hp) quattro2016–2018Gasoline310 hp (228 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)5.3 s155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (310 hp) quattro S tronic2016–2018Gasoline310 hp (228 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)4.6 s155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (300 hp) quattro S tronic2018–2020Gasoline300 hp (221 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)4.7 s155 mph (250 km/h)
Audi S3 Sportback (8V facelift 2016)2016–2020 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 TFSI (310 hp) quattro2016–2018Gasoline310 hp (228 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)5.3 s155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (310 hp) quattro S tronic2016–2018Gasoline310 hp (228 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)4.6 s155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (300 hp) quattro S tronic2018–2020Gasoline300 hp (221 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)4.7 s155 mph (250 km/h)
Audi S3 Sedan (8Y)2020–present · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 TFSI (310 hp) quattro S tronic2020–presentGasoline310 hp (228 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)4.8 s155 mph (250 km/h)
Audi S3 Sportback (8Y)2020–present · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 TFSI (310 hp) quattro S tronic2020–presentGasoline310 hp (228 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)4.8 s155 mph (250 km/h)
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