The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) S3
€ 30,900
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 A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the S3.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
S3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
169.7 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
S3
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.68 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
S3
8V
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
296 hp
S3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
S3
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
34 mpg
S3
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
488 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
132.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft