2020 Audi S3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.6s
- S line Premium 2.0 TFSI quattro, 288 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: top 27% of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 63 of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S line Premium 2.0 TFSI quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 288 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,461 lb | 166 | 12.0 | 4.6 sOnline | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $43,000 |
| S line Premium Plus 2.0 TFSI quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 288 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,461 lb | 166 | 12.0 | 4.6 sOnline | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $43,000 |
| TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 288 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,461 lb | 166 | 12.0 | 4.6 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $43,000 |
| TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 288 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,461 lb | 166 | 12.0 | 4.6 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $45,600 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered. Turbo named on 1.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4 | 288 hp | S line Premium 2.0 TFSI quattro | $43,000 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed DCT | 4 | S line Premium Plus 2.0 TFSI quattro | $43,000 | 4.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the S line Premium Plus 2.0 TFSI quattro: 288 hp, 25 mpg, $43,000. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus ES | 350 FWD | 302 hp | 26 mpg | $39,900 | 5.6 s |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | AMG A 35 4MATIC AWD | 302 hp | 27 mpg | $44,950 | 4.9 s |
S3 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Audi S3: 0.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Audi S3.
| Measure | 2020 Audi S3 | 2020 Audi A5 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | S line Premium 2.0 TFSI quattro | S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.6 s | 5.4 s |
| Basis | Online | Tested |
| Horsepower | 288 hp | 261 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,461 lb | 3,725 lb |
| hp per ton | 166 | 140 |
| lb per hp | 12.0 | 14.3 |
| MSRP | $43,000 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree