The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 36,600
€ 20,600
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 S3 is 0.4 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
S3
A3 1.6
55.1
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.1 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.5
165.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 1.6
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.07 %
General
S3
A3 1.6
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S3
A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
S3
261 hp
101 hp
A3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 1.6
Performance
S3
A3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
S3
12.92 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
S3
26 mpg
31 mpg
A3 1.6
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
450 mi
S3
409 mi
450 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
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).
144 kWh
S3
172.4 kWh
144 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
