The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)
€ 33,900
€ 40,100
€ 33,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 Sportback 3.2 is 1.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the S3.
A3 Sportback 3.2
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
168.7
102.2
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.71 %
General
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3
8P
Generation
8V
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
CJXC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
296 hp
S3
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
14.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
14.37 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 Sportback 3.2
22 mpg
34 mpg
S3
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
355 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 Sportback 3.2
355 mi
488 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).
132.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 3.2
198.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 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
9.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
