The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 29,900
€ 45,500
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The A3 2.0 TFSI is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
77
55.3
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
101.5
165.9
103.6
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3 Sportback
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.68 %
General
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
DNUE
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 5300 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
296 hp
S3 Sportback
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback
Performance
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3 Sportback
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.66 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
11.66 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
35 mpg
S3 Sportback
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
503 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
503 mi
S3 Sportback
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).
128.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
