The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 38,200
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 TDI is 0.3 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 1.6 TDI
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
166.5
166.9 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
S3
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.44 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
S3
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
261 hp
S3
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
S3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
28 mpg
S3
42 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
439 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 TDI
90.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
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
