The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 36,500
€ 39,100
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 3.2 is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3 Sportback
56
69.5
78.5
55.2
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
169
101.5
169.4
169 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3 Sportback
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.38 %
General
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3 Sportback
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
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 Sportback
Performance
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
14.51 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
28 mpg
S3 Sportback
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
396 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
439 mi
S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
161.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
