The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 36,600
 Audi S3 (06 - 08) S3
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The A3 2.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the S3.
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
1777
1966
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1399 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
2578
4214
4237 mm
Length
4214 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.21 %
Audi S3 (06 - 08)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
261 bhp
S3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
S3

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

S3

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9.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
9.7 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
31 mpg
S3
50 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
409 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
409 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
172.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L