The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 28,700
€ 43,500
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 3.4 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 2.2 cm taller than the S3.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
1423
1765
1995
1401
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1423 mm
Height
1401 mm
2578
4286
2596
4252
4286 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.22 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
8P
Generation
8V
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
7-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
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
306 bhp
S3
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
400 NM
S3
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
9.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
9.26 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
44 mpg
S3
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
583 mi
Range
534 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
534 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 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
325 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L
