The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 27,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) S3
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The A3 2.0 TDI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the S3.
A3 2.0 TDI
S3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
77
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.64 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
306 hp
S3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
22.69 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
37 mpg
S3
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
534 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
697 mi
534 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
121.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft