The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 29,900

€ 40,100

€ 29,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 2.0 TFSI is 0.6 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
165.9
101.5
166.5
165.9 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.76 %

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 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
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
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

S3
▶ REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
28 mpg
S3
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
449 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
449 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).
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 TFSI
145.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 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