The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 35,500
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) A3 3.2
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) S3
€ 35,500
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. The A3 3.2 is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the S3.
A3 3.2
S3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
77
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 3.2
S3
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.27 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

A3 3.2
S3
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 3.2
S3
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
296 hp
S3
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

A3 3.2
S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A3 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 3.2
S3
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 3.2
25 mpg
34 mpg
S3
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 3.2
396 mi
488 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
132.6 kWh
A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 3.2
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft