The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 27,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) S3
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.3 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
69.5
77
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
166.9 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
261 hp
S3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

S3

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18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
18.3 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
28 mpg
S3
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
793 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
793 mi
439 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
161.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft