The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 36,600
€ 24,500
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 length and width, but the S3 is 0.9 inches lower.
S3
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %
General
S3
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
S3
261 hp
104 hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
S3
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
S3
12.92 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
S3
26 mpg
42 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
610 mi
S3
409 mi
610 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
S3
172.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
