The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) S3
€ 26,700
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 0.3 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
166.9 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI
S3
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.47 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI
S3
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.8 TFSI
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
261 hp
S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

A3 1.8 TFSI
S3
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI
S3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
28 mpg
S3
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
439 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.8 TFSI
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft