The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 30,800

€ 42,000

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
56.1
70
77.4
55.2
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.2 in
102.4
167
102.2
167.5
167 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.41 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
8V
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
296 hp
S3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S3
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
33 mpg
S3
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
482 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
134.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft