The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 27,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 42,900
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) S3 Sportback
€ 27,300
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 2.0 TDI is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
69.5
77
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.24 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
296 hp
S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback

Performance

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

364 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
34 mpg
S3 Sportback
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
793 mi
Range
495 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
793 mi
495 mi
S3 Sportback
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).
130.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
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
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft