The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 23,700
€ 45,500
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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. The A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF is 3.6 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 1.9 cm taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
1423
1765
1995
1404
1785
1966
1765 mm
Width
1785 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1423 mm
Height
1404 mm
2578
4286
2631
4322
4286 mm
Length
4322 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
9.9 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
DNUE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5300 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
296 bhp
S3 Sportback
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
400 NM
S3 Sportback
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
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13.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.29 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
13.56 kg/bhp
5.29 kg/bhp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
58 mpg
42 mpg
S3 Sportback
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
503 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
503 mi
S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
128.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L
