The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) S3
€ 22,800
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 1.9 TDI DPF is 1.6 cm shorter and 2.2 cm taller.
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
S3
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1399 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
2578
4230
4214 mm
Length
4230 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
S3
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.46 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
S3
8P
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
261 bhp
S3
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
350 NM
S3

Performance

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

158 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

S3

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13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.17 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
S3
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58 mpg
33 mpg
S3
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
439 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
161.1 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L