The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 35,800
€ 43,500
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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
167.4
168.7 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.24 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
306 hp
S3
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 3.2
S3
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
37 mpg
S3
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
534 mi
A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
534 mi
S3
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).
121.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 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
