The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 38,200
€ 28,600
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 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the S3.
A3 1.6 TDI
S3
56.1
70
77.4
55.1
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.1 in
102.4
167
101.5
166.5
167 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
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.7 %
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
DDYA
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 3250 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
114 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
28 mpg
S3
51 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
758 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
439 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).
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
84.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 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
