The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 24,400
€ 36,600
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 length and width, but the A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 2.2 cm taller.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
1421
1765
1957
1399
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1399 mm
2578
4214
2578
4214
4214 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.52 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
261 bhp
S3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
350 NM
S3
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
10.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.25 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
51 mpg
31 mpg
S3
40 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
621 mi
Range
409 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
409 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
172.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
