The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 20,300
€ 36,600
€ 20,300
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 FSI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 1.6 FSI
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
165.5
101.5
165.9
165.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 FSI
S3
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.03 %
General
A3 1.6 FSI
S3
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 FSI
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
261 hp
S3
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 1.6 FSI
S3
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 FSI
S3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
26 mpg
S3
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
409 mi
A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
409 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 FSI
123.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 FSI
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
