The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 24,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) S3
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 e is 3.8 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 2.2 cm taller than the S3.
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
S3
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
1765
1995
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1423 mm
Height
1401 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
2578
4292
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
2596
4254
4292 mm
Length
4254 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
S3
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1955 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.1 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
S3
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CJXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 bhp
296 bhp
S3
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
380 NM
S3

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
S3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

S3

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13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.97 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
13.41 kg/bhp
4.97 kg/bhp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
S3
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
63 mpg
40 mpg
S3
49 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
488 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
132.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L