The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 20,800
€ 36,600
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 1.6 is 0.9 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 1.6
S3
55.9
69.5
77
55.1
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6
S3
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.64 %
General
A3 1.6
S3
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 1.6
101 hp
261 hp
S3
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 1.6
S3
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6
S3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A3 1.6
35 mpg
26 mpg
S3
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
409 mi
A3 1.6
503 mi
409 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
172.4 kWh
A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
