The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 26,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) S3
€ 26,400
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 1.6 cm shorter and 2.2 cm taller.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1399 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4230
4214 mm
Length
4230 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2035 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.77 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.94 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.47 kg/bhp
5.94 kg/bhp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
34 mpg
S3
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
449 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
610 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).
157.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 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