The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 39,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) S3 Sportback
€ 26,700
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 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
168.7 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.34 %
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
261 hp
S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.1 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
28 mpg
S3 Sportback
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
439 mi
S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
161.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 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