The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 39,100
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 1.6 is 2.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
A3 1.6
S3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
77
55.2
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
169.4
166.9 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6
S3 Sportback
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
19.73 %
General
A3 1.6
S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
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 Sportback
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback
Performance
A3 1.6
S3 Sportback
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 1.6
35 mpg
28 mpg
S3 Sportback
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 1.6
503 mi
439 mi
S3 Sportback
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).
161.1 kWh
A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6
S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
