The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 33,300
€ 45,100
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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 3.2 is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 3.2
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
165.5
103.6
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
S3 Sportback
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.74 %
General
A3 3.2
S3 Sportback
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
S3 Sportback
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
306 hp
S3 Sportback
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback
Performance
A3 3.2
S3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 3.2
24 mpg
36 mpg
S3 Sportback
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 3.2
377 mi
526 mi
S3 Sportback
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).
123.1 kWh
A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
