The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 33,000
€ 36,600
€ 33,000
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 3.2 is 2.2 cm taller.
A3 3.2
S3
1421
1765
1957
1399
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1399 mm
2578
4214
2578
4214
4214 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
S3
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.55 %
General
A3 3.2
S3
8P
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual 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
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
A3 3.2
247 bhp
261 bhp
S3
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
A3 3.2
320 NM
350 NM
S3
Performance
A3 3.2
S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
6.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
A3 3.2
6.36 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
S3
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 3.2
27 mpg
31 mpg
S3
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
355 mi
Range
409 mi
A3 3.2
355 mi
409 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
172.4 kWh
A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
250 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 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
281 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
