Comparison Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic & Audi S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI (265 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | S3 |
| Generation: | A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) | S3 Sportback (8PA) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic | 2.0 TFSI (265 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 2002 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.33 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 |
| CO2 emissions: | 201 g/km | |
| Power: | 310 hp | 265 hp |
| Max power in: | 6200 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.9 sec | 5.8 sec |
| Torque: | 410 Nm @ 3000-4000 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AUW | CDLA, CDMA |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | |
| Engine displacement: | 4172 cm3 | 1984 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 5.3 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l | 8.6 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 9.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5034 mm | 4302 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1765 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1973 mm | |
| Height: | 1438 mm | 1402 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2882 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1593 mm | 1522 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1584 mm | 1506 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 302 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2350 kg | 2055 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1750 kg | 1495 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 75 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m | 10.7 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 225/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J x 18 |