The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) S3
€ 27,600
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

The A3 1.6 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the S3.
A3 1.6 TDI
S3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
166.8 in
Length
166.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.6 TDI
S3
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.7 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

A3 1.6 TDI
S3
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
261 hp
S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

A3 1.6 TDI
S3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.6 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
28 mpg
S3
50 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
439 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
161.1 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft