The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 38,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) S3
€ 38,300
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 5.9 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 2.5 cm taller than the S3.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
S3
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1785 mm
Width
1777 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1426 mm
Height
1401 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
2637
4313
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
2596
4254
4313 mm
Length
4254 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
S3
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1955 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
296 bhp
S3
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
380 NM
380 NM
S3

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
S3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

S3

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8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.97 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8.29 kg/bhp
4.97 kg/bhp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
S3
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
40 mpg
S3
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
634 mi
488 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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
100.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L