The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 25,000
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 45,500
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) S3 Sportback
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The A3 2.0 TDI is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
69.5
77
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (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 DSG (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
103.6
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.68 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BKD
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
296 hp
S3 Sportback
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 Sportback

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.66 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
11.66 lb/hp
S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
35 mpg
S3 Sportback
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
503 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
503 mi
S3 Sportback
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).
128.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft