The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,600
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) A3 1.9 TDI e
€ 41,500
 Audi S3 (16 - 17) S3
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500

ⓘ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 e is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the S3.
A3 1.9 TDI e
S3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
69.5
77
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.9 TDI e
S3
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.46 %
Audi S3 (16 - 17)

General

A3 1.9 TDI e
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.9 TDI e
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
306 hp
S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

A3 1.9 TDI e
S3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.9 TDI e
S3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
34 mpg
S3
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
488 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
132.6 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.9 TDI e
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
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft