The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 40,100
€ 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 1.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the S3.
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
S3
56
69.5
78.5
55.2
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
169
102.2
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
S3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
S3
8P
Generation
8V
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 1.9 TDI e
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CJXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
296 hp
S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S3
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
S3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
34 mpg
S3
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
