The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) A3 2.0 FSI
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) S3
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the S3.
A3 2.0 FSI
S3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
69.5
77
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (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 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
165.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 FSI
S3
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.32 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

A3 2.0 FSI
S3
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 FSI
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
306 hp
S3
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

A3 2.0 FSI
S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 FSI
S3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
37 mpg
S3
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
534 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
534 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
121.2 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 FSI
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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