The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 36,600
€ 22,300
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI
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 2.0 FSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.77 %
General
S3
A3 2.0 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3
A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
S3
261 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
S3
A3 2.0 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 FSI
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
S3
12.92 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
S3
26 mpg
34 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
495 mi
S3
409 mi
495 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
S3
172.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 2.0 FSI
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
