The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 31,800
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 46,000
 Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18) S3 Sedan
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000

ⓘ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 width, but the A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
S3 Sedan
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18)
70.7
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.7 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18)
103.6
175.8
175.4 in
Length
175.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
S3 Sedan
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.04 %
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18)

General

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
S3 Sedan
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
S3 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
306 hp
S3 Sedan
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Sedan

Performance

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
S3 Sedan
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sedan

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20.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
20.7 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
S3 Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
37 mpg
S3 Sedan
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
534 mi
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
758 mi
534 mi
S3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
121.2 kWh
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3 Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data