The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 33,300
€ 42,000
€ 33,300
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 3.2 is 5.1 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
4254
4203 mm
Length
4254 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
S3
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1975 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.88 %
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 dual clutch 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
CJXC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
A3 3.2
247 bhp
296 bhp
S3
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
A3 3.2
320 NM
380 NM
S3
Performance
A3 3.2
S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
6.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.03 kg/bhp
A3 3.2
6.48 kg/bhp
5.03 kg/bhp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
S3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 3.2
29 mpg
40 mpg
S3
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
377 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 3.2
377 mi
482 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 3.2
187.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 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
