The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 25,700

€ 38,200

€ 25,700
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 A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 8 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the S3.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
1421
1785
1966
1399
1765
1957
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1399 mm
2636
4310
2578
4230
4310 mm
Length
4230 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
195 kg
12.75 %

General
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-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 petrol engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
261 bhp
S3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
S3
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

S3
▶ REPLAY
12.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
12.84 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
33 mpg
S3
61 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
818 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
818 mi
439 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
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
78.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
281 L







1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L