The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 23,400
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) A3 1.9 TDI
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) S3
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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. The A3 1.9 TDI is just 1.4 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the S3.
A3 1.9 TDI
S3
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
1765
1957
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1401 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
2578
4238
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
2596
4252
4238 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.9 TDI
S3
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.97 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

A3 1.9 TDI
S3
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 1.9 TDI
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
306 bhp
S3
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI
250 NM
400 NM
S3

Performance

A3 1.9 TDI
S3
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

63 m
0.000 sec

S3

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13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
A3 1.9 TDI
13.03 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.9 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI
60 mpg
44 mpg
S3
47 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
534 mi
A3 1.9 TDI
727 mi
534 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
121.2 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.9 TDI
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L