The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Petrol) (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 28,700
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Petrol) (13 - 16) A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) S3
€ 28,700
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 g-tron is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 8 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the S3.
A3 Sportback g-tron
S3
1427
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Petrol) (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1427 mm
Height
1399 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Petrol) (13 - 16)
2637
4310
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4230
4310 mm
Length
4230 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback g-tron
S3
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2035 kg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Petrol) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
215 kg
13.87 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback g-tron
S3
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback g-tron
S3
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CPWA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback g-tron
108 bhp
261 bhp
S3
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
A3 Sportback g-tron
200 NM
350 NM
S3

Performance

A3 Sportback g-tron
S3
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

S3

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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.94 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback g-tron
12.36 kg/bhp
5.94 kg/bhp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback g-tron
S3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 Sportback g-tron
52 mpg
34 mpg
S3
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
449 mi
A3 Sportback g-tron
575 mi
449 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
157.2 kWh
A3 Sportback g-tron
102.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback g-tron
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L