The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 39,100
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 1.6 TDI is 6.5 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 1.9 cm taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 1.6 TDI
S3 Sportback
1421
1777
1966
1402
1765
1995
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1402 mm
2601
4237
2578
4302
4237 mm
Length
4302 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
S3 Sportback
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
245 kg
15.61 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
S3 Sportback
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
261 bhp
S3 Sportback
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
S3 Sportback
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
S3 Sportback
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
12.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.02 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
12.74 kg/bhp
6.02 kg/bhp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
33 mpg
S3 Sportback
59 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
797 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
439 mi
S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
