The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) S3
€ 28,700
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. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 5.6 cm longer and 2.4 cm taller.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1423 mm
Height
1399 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4230
4286 mm
Length
4230 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2035 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.32 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
261 bhp
S3
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
350 NM
S3

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

S3

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9.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.94 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
9.26 kg/bhp
5.94 kg/bhp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
34 mpg
S3
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
449 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
449 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
157.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L