The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,000
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) S3
€ 31,000
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 TFSI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the S3.
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 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 TFSI S tronic (08 - 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 TFSI
S3
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.63 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
306 hp
S3
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
15.72 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
37 mpg
S3
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
534 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
534 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 TFSI
138.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TFSI
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