The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 24,800
€ 43,500
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 2.0 TDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the S3.
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
55.9
69.5
77
55.2
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
165.5
102.2
167.4
165.5 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BKD
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
306 hp
S3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
37 mpg
S3
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
534 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
534 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
121.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
