The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) S3
€ 29,900
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 length and width, but the A3 2.0 TFSI is 0.9 inches taller.
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.54 %
Audi S3 (06 - 08)

General

A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch 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
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

S3

 REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
26 mpg
S3
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
409 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
409 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
172.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft