The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 35,600
€ 41,000
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
55.9
70
77.4
55.2
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
169.4
166.8 in
Length
169.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.56 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
261 hp
S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
28 mpg
S3 Sportback
43 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
444 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
444 mi
S3 Sportback
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).
159.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
