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 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the S3.
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
56.1
70
77.4
55.1
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.1 in
102.4
167
101.5
166.5
167 in
Length
166.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.43 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
261 hp
S3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
28 mpg
S3
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
