The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 38,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 2.4 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
56
69.5
78.5
55.1
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.1 in
101.5
169
101.5
166.5
169 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
261 hp
S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
28 mpg
S3
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
814 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
439 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
161.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
