The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 31,400

€ 43,500

€ 31,400
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 3.2 is 4.9 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the S3.
A3 3.2
S3
1421
1765
1957
1401
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1401 mm
2578
4203
2596
4252
4203 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
S3
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.14 %

General
A3 3.2
S3
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
S3
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
A3 3.2
247 bhp
306 bhp
S3
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
A3 3.2
320 NM
400 NM
S3
Performance
A3 3.2
S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

S3
▶ REPLAY
6.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
A3 3.2
6.36 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
S3
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 3.2
27 mpg
44 mpg
S3
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
352 mi
Range
534 mi
A3 3.2
352 mi
534 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
121.2 kWh
A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
325 L







1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L