The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 39,100
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
S3 Sportback
56
69.5
78.5
55.2
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
168.7
101.5
169.4
168.7 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
S3 Sportback
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
S3 Sportback
8P
Generation
8P
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 DPF
S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
261 hp
S3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
S3 Sportback
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
29.57 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
28 mpg
S3 Sportback
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
439 mi
S3 Sportback
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).
161.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
