Audi S3 8P or Audi S3 8V?

2006–2012 vs 2013–2020 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: S3 8P 4,302 mm, S3 8V 4,479 mm — a 18 cm difference.
Boot: S3 8P 325 l, S3 8V 390 l.
Lowest consumption: S3 8P 8.5 l/100 km, S3 8V 6.6 l/100 km.
Power: S3 8P 195 kW, S3 8V 221–228 kW.
Standard equipment: S3 8P 35 items (Basis), S3 8V 38 items (Basis).
On Autodrom: S3 8V from €17,600 (1 listing); no S3 8P is listed right now.

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

Audi S3 8V2013–2020 · 12 engines · Basis, Black Edition, Vorsprung, Technology PackSpecifications →1 listing from €17,600 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi S3 8P2006–2012no listings	Audi S3 8V2013–20201 listing · from €17,600
Dimensions
Length	Length4,214 mm–4,302 mm	Length4,254 mm–4,479 mm
Width	Width1,765 mm	Width1,777 mm–1,796 mm
Height	Height1,399 mm–1,408 mm	Height1,388 mm–1,416 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,578 mm	Wheelbase2,595 mm–2,635 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance105 mm–115 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–115 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume281 l–325 l	Trunk volume285 l–390 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,455 kg–1,495 kg	Curb weight1,405 kg–1,630 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2012	Production years2013–2020
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines12
Power	Power195 kW (265 hp)	Power221–228 kW (300–310 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0	Displacement (l)2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.5 l/100 km · 2.0 TFSI 265	Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · 2.0 TFSI 310 S tronic
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 2.0 TFSI 265 Sportback	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 2.0 TFSI 310 S tronic
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · Basis	Items in the base trim38 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim45 · Black Edition
Equipment · Comfort7 · 12
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✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection—	Drive Mode Selection✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters—	Paddle Shifters✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
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 · Interior5 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights5 · 2
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 · Safety9 · 11
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✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€17,600

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Audi S3 8V 4,479 mm, Audi S3 8P 4,302 mm (a 177 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,635 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 390 vs 325 l.

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

The most frugal Audi S3 8P uses 8.5 l/100 km (2.0 TFSI 265); the most frugal Audi S3 8V 6.6 l/100 km (2.0 TFSI 310 S tronic).

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

The strongest Audi S3 8P makes 195 kW (265 hp) (2.0 TFSI 265); the strongest Audi S3 8V 228 kW (310 hp) (2.0 TFSI 310).

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