The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 41,000
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 2.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
77
55.2
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
169.4
166.9 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sportback
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.84 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sportback
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
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 Sportback
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sportback
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
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19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
28 mpg
S3 Sportback
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
444 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
444 mi
S3 Sportback
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).
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).
159.2 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
