The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 36,600
 Audi S3 (06 - 08) S3
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the S3.
A3 Sportback g-tron
S3
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.2 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
169.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback g-tron
S3
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.75 %
Audi S3 (06 - 08)

General

A3 Sportback g-tron
S3
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback g-tron
S3
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CPWA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
261 hp
S3
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

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

492 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback g-tron
S3
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 mpg
A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
26 mpg
S3
16 lb
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
249 mi
Range
409 mi
A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
409 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
172.4 kWh
A3 Sportback g-tron
25.6 kWh
172.4 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback g-tron
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft