The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 29,900
€ 42,000
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 2.0 TFSI is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the S3.
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
55.9
69.5
77
55.2
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
165.9
102.2
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.01 %
General
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
8P
Generation
8V
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
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
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
296 hp
S3
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S3
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
33 mpg
S3
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
