The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
€ 27,800
€ 41,000
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 DPF is 11 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 1.7 cm taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
1421
1765
1957
1404
1785
1966
1765 mm
Width
1785 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1404 mm
2578
4214
2631
4324
4214 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.33 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
296 bhp
S3 Sportback
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
380 NM
S3 Sportback
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
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8.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.63 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
40 mpg
S3 Sportback
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
583 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
488 mi
S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
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).
132.6 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
560 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L
