The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 25,800
€ 36,600
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.6 TDI ultra is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the S3.
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
S3
55.9
70
77.4
55.1
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.9
166.8 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
S3
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.34 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CRKB, CXXB
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 ultra
108 hp
261 hp
S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
S3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
S3
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
26 mpg
S3
60 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
914 mi
Range
409 mi
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
409 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
70 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).
172.4 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
172.4 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
