The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 40,100
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 e DPF is 1.6 cm shorter and 2.2 cm taller.
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
S3
1421
1765
1957
1399
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1399 mm
2578
4214
2578
4230
4214 mm
Length
4230 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
S3
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2035 kg
Weight Difference:
195 kg
12.58 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI e 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI e 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 e DPF
104 bhp
261 bhp
S3
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
250 NM
350 NM
S3
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
S3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.94 kg/bhp
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
13.03 kg/bhp
5.94 kg/bhp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
S3
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
63 mpg
34 mpg
S3
49 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
759 mi
Range
449 mi
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
449 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
S3
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI e 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
