The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) S3
€ 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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
167 in
Length
166.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.62 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
8V
Generation
8P
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
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
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
28 mpg
S3
46 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
449 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
449 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
157.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft