The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)

€ 30,000
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 43,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) S3 Sportback
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
77
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
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 DPF quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)

General

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
8P
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
306 hp
S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
34 mpg
S3 Sportback
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
488 mi
S3 Sportback
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).
132.6 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft