The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 29,100

€ 43,500

€ 29,100
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 1.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the S3.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
167.4
169 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.27 %

General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
306 hp
S3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

S3
▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.21 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
37 mpg
S3
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
534 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
534 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft