The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 30,000
€ 40,100
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 DPF is 0.3 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
55.9
69.5
77
55.1
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
166.5
166.9 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.22 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
168 hp
261 hp
S3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
28 mpg
S3
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
665 mi
Range
449 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
449 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
157.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
