The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 33,900
€ 38,200
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 3.2 is 2.2 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3
56
69.5
78.5
55.1
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.1 in
101.5
168.7
101.5
166.5
168.7 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.96 %
General
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
S3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
261 hp
S3
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
14.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
14.37 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 Sportback 3.2
22 mpg
28 mpg
S3
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
355 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 Sportback 3.2
355 mi
439 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
161.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 3.2
198.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
