The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 28,500
€ 36,600
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the S3.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
55.9
70.3
77.4
55.1
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
103.8
169.7
101.5
165.9
169.7 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.75 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27.25 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
26 mpg
S3
50 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
409 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
409 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
172.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 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
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
