The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 23,000
€ 42,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The A3 1.9 TDI e DPF is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
S3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
77
55.3
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
101.5
165.9
103.6
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
S3 Sportback
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.86 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
S3 Sportback
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 e DPF
S3 Sportback
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 e DPF
104 hp
296 hp
S3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
S3 Sportback
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.32 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
28.72 lb/hp
11.32 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
34 mpg
S3 Sportback
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
495 mi
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
495 mi
S3 Sportback
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).
130.7 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
