The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 35,600

€ 45,500

€ 35,600
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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
55.9
70
77.4
55.3
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
102.4
166.8
103.6
170.2
166.8 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.06 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
8V
Generation
8V
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
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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
296 hp
S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
295 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
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.66 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
11.66 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
35 mpg
S3 Sportback
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
503 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
503 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).
128.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
204 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft