Audi S3 8L or Audi S3 8P?

1999–2003 vs 2006–2012 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: S3 8L 4,159 mm, S3 8P 4,302 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: S3 8L 270 l, S3 8P 325 l.
Lowest consumption: S3 8L 9.1 l/100 km, S3 8P 8.5 l/100 km.
Power: S3 8L 154–165 kW, S3 8P 195 kW.
Standard equipment: S3 8L 30 items (Basis), S3 8P 35 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi S3 8L1999–2003 · 2 engines · Basis, Leder Paket, Komfort Paket, Winter PaketSpecifications →Listings →

Audi S3 8P2006–2012 · 4 engines · Basis, Exclusive, Black Edition, Komfort PaketSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi S3 8L1999–2003no listings	Audi S3 8P2006–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,159 mm	Length4,214 mm–4,302 mm
Width	Width1,764 mm	Width1,765 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm	Height1,399 mm–1,408 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,519 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–115 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume270 l	Trunk volume281 l–325 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,375 kg–1,400 kg	Curb weight1,455 kg–1,495 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2003	Production years2006–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines4
Power	Power154–165 kW (209–224 hp)	Power195 kW (265 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8	Displacement (l)2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.1 l/100 km · 1.8 T 210	Lowest consumption8.5 l/100 km · 2.0 TFSI 265
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 1.8 T 225	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 2.0 TFSI 265 Sportback
Top speed	Top speed243 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim35 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Leder Paket	Items in the top trim40 · Exclusive
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob✓	Leather Gear Knob—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 5
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi S3 8L or Audi S3 8P?

Length: Audi S3 8P 4,302 mm, Audi S3 8L 4,159 mm (a 143 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,519 mm. Boot: 325 vs 270 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi S3 8L or Audi S3 8P?

The most frugal Audi S3 8L uses 9.1 l/100 km (1.8 T 210); the most frugal Audi S3 8P 8.5 l/100 km (2.0 TFSI 265).

Which is more powerful — Audi S3 8L or Audi S3 8P?

The strongest Audi S3 8L makes 165 kW (224 hp) (1.8 T 225); the strongest Audi S3 8P 195 kW (265 hp) (2.0 TFSI 265).

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