The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)

€ 24,100
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 41,500
 Audi S3 (16 - 17) S3
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500

ⓘ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. The A3 1.6 TDI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the S3.
A3 1.6 TDI
S3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.6 TDI
S3
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.46 %
Audi S3 (16 - 17)

General

A3 1.6 TDI
S3
8P
Generation
8V
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
CAYC
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
306 hp
S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

A3 1.6 TDI
S3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.6 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
34 mpg
S3
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
488 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
132.6 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 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
9.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft