The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 32,800
€ 40,100
€ 32,800
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
The A3 2.0 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 2.5 cm taller than the S3.
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
1424
1777
1966
1399
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1424 mm
Height
1399 mm
2602
4241
2578
4230
4241 mm
Length
4230 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2035 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.42 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, 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
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
350 NM
S3
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
S3
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9.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.94 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
9.7 kg/bhp
5.94 kg/bhp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
34 mpg
S3
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
647 mi
Range
449 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
449 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
157.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 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
