The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 22,800
€ 42,000
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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. The A3 1.9 TDI DPF is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the S3.
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
S3
55.9
69.5
77
55.2
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
165.9
102.2
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
S3
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.07 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
S3
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CJXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
296 hp
S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
S3
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
S3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
33 mpg
S3
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
482 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).
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).
134.5 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
