The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 36,600
€ 29,700
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the A3 1.8 TFSI.
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.1
69.5
77
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.1 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
102.4
166.8
165.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.4 %
General
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
S3
261 hp
178 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
S3
12.92 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
S3
26 mpg
42 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
555 mi
S3
409 mi
555 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
106.1 kWh
S3
172.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
