The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 28,400

€ 36,600

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 2.0 TFSI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
55.9
69.5
77
55.1
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.9
165.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.63 %

General
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
261 hp
S3
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

S3
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
26 mpg
S3
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
424 mi
Range
409 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
409 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
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).
172.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft